awk_word_smith
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Aspiring paperback writer
“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.”
“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.”
Fighting a panic attack all morning is no way to start the day.
March 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Fighting a panic attack all morning is no way to start the day.
“My own business always bores me to death. I prefer other people’s.”
“Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
“Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
June 26, 2024 at 3:29 PM
“My own business always bores me to death. I prefer other people’s.”
“Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
“Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
“There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart’s desire. The other is to get it.”
“Man and Superman” by George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
“Man and Superman” by George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
June 19, 2024 at 2:31 AM
“There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart’s desire. The other is to get it.”
“Man and Superman” by George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
“Man and Superman” by George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
“Tut, tut, child!” said the Duchess. “Everything’s got a moral, if only you can find it.”
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
May 20, 2024 at 2:34 PM
“Tut, tut, child!” said the Duchess. “Everything’s got a moral, if only you can find it.”
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
Part 14: As Seraphina delved deeper into the temple's depths, they felt the pulsating currents of magic, dormant for eons, awaken in response to their presence. The air crackled with anticipation, hinting at the mysteries waiting to be unraveled and the destiny awaiting its chosen seeker.
April 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Part 14: As Seraphina delved deeper into the temple's depths, they felt the pulsating currents of magic, dormant for eons, awaken in response to their presence. The air crackled with anticipation, hinting at the mysteries waiting to be unraveled and the destiny awaiting its chosen seeker.
Part 13: The magic within the Sanctum of Eternity was as old as time itself, woven into the very foundations of Aetheria. It whispered tales of forgotten spells, ancient incantations, and the resonance of celestial energies.
April 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Part 13: The magic within the Sanctum of Eternity was as old as time itself, woven into the very foundations of Aetheria. It whispered tales of forgotten spells, ancient incantations, and the resonance of celestial energies.
Part 12: As Seraphina crossed the threshold, the temple's secrets began to unfurl, intertwining their fate with the ancient magic that lay dormant within.
April 27, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Part 12: As Seraphina crossed the threshold, the temple's secrets began to unfurl, intertwining their fate with the ancient magic that lay dormant within.
Part 11: The temple, known as the Sanctum of Eternity, was said to house a relic of immeasurable power—a gemstone known as the Heart of Aetheria. Legend whispered that the gem possessed the ability to harness the essence of the moons, granting its wielder control over the very fabric of reality.
April 27, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Part 11: The temple, known as the Sanctum of Eternity, was said to house a relic of immeasurable power—a gemstone known as the Heart of Aetheria. Legend whispered that the gem possessed the ability to harness the essence of the moons, granting its wielder control over the very fabric of reality.
“I do desire we may be better strangers.”
“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
April 19, 2024 at 3:39 AM
“I do desire we may be better strangers.”
“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
“Unbidden guests
Are often welcomest when they are gone.”
“Henry VI, Part One” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Are often welcomest when they are gone.”
“Henry VI, Part One” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
April 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM
“Unbidden guests
Are often welcomest when they are gone.”
“Henry VI, Part One” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Are often welcomest when they are gone.”
“Henry VI, Part One” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
“Honest people don’t hide their deeds.”
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë (181-1848)
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë (181-1848)
February 26, 2024 at 5:40 PM
“Honest people don’t hide their deeds.”
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë (181-1848)
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë (181-1848)
Part 10: Drawn by curiosity and a sense of destiny, Seraphina approached, unaware of the trials and wonders that awaited them within.
February 7, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Part 10: Drawn by curiosity and a sense of destiny, Seraphina approached, unaware of the trials and wonders that awaited them within.
Part 09: As Seraphina's vision cleared, they beheld a sprawling city of crystalline spires, its architecture shimmering under the twin moons' iridescent glow. At the city's heart stood an ancient temple, its doors beckoning with a soft hum of power.
February 7, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Part 09: As Seraphina's vision cleared, they beheld a sprawling city of crystalline spires, its architecture shimmering under the twin moons' iridescent glow. At the city's heart stood an ancient temple, its doors beckoning with a soft hum of power.
“The fool wonders, the wise man asks.”
“Count Alaric’s: A Tragedy” by Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)
“Count Alaric’s: A Tragedy” by Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)
February 7, 2024 at 5:21 PM
“The fool wonders, the wise man asks.”
“Count Alaric’s: A Tragedy” by Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)
“Count Alaric’s: A Tragedy” by Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)
Part 08: Opening the book, Seraphina felt a gentle pull, and in an instant, they found themselves standing beneath the twin moons of Aetheria, embarking on a grand adventure foretold within the pages.
January 24, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Part 08: Opening the book, Seraphina felt a gentle pull, and in an instant, they found themselves standing beneath the twin moons of Aetheria, embarking on a grand adventure foretold within the pages.
Part 07: Inside the Hidden Library of Eternum, Seraphina marveled at shelves adorned with books that seemed to pulse with magic. They chose a tome titled "Chronicles of Aetheria," its cover depicting a celestial landscape.
January 24, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Part 07: Inside the Hidden Library of Eternum, Seraphina marveled at shelves adorned with books that seemed to pulse with magic. They chose a tome titled "Chronicles of Aetheria," its cover depicting a celestial landscape.
Part 06: The mystical energy resonated with Seraphina's touch, recognizing the seeker's genuine curiosity and granting them access to the Hidden Library of Eternum.
January 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Part 06: The mystical energy resonated with Seraphina's touch, recognizing the seeker's genuine curiosity and granting them access to the Hidden Library of Eternum.
Part 05: Seraphina, sensing the library's magical aura, traced ancient symbols on the moss-covered door. As the last rune was drawn, the door creaked open, revealing a passage enveloped in a soft, golden glow.
January 23, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Part 05: Seraphina, sensing the library's magical aura, traced ancient symbols on the moss-covered door. As the last rune was drawn, the door creaked open, revealing a passage enveloped in a soft, golden glow.
Part 04: Guided by a mysterious glow, they followed the ethereal light until it led them to a concealed entrance, its vines parting to reveal the ancient haven of knowledge. The whispers of the enchanted books called out to Seraphina, inviting them to unravel the mysteries within.
January 23, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Part 04: Guided by a mysterious glow, they followed the ethereal light until it led them to a concealed entrance, its vines parting to reveal the ancient haven of knowledge. The whispers of the enchanted books called out to Seraphina, inviting them to unravel the mysteries within.
Part 03: The intrepid explorer, Seraphina Everwood, stumbled upon the Hidden Library of Eternum during a moonlit journey through the dense forest.
January 23, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Part 03: The intrepid explorer, Seraphina Everwood, stumbled upon the Hidden Library of Eternum during a moonlit journey through the dense forest.
Part 02: One brave soul dared to open a book, only to find themselves standing amidst the swirling mists of a fantastical realm, ready to live the story written within the pages.
January 23, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Part 02: One brave soul dared to open a book, only to find themselves standing amidst the swirling mists of a fantastical realm, ready to live the story written within the pages.
Part 01 // Microfiction: In the heart of an enchanted forest, obscured by ancient magic, lay the Hidden Library of Eternum. Its shelves, lined with dusty tomes, held tales that whispered promises of otherworldly adventures.
January 23, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Part 01 // Microfiction: In the heart of an enchanted forest, obscured by ancient magic, lay the Hidden Library of Eternum. Its shelves, lined with dusty tomes, held tales that whispered promises of otherworldly adventures.
“Don’t mind anything any one tells you about any one else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.”
“The Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James (1843-1916)
“The Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James (1843-1916)
January 12, 2024 at 7:14 PM
“Don’t mind anything any one tells you about any one else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.”
“The Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James (1843-1916)
“The Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James (1843-1916)
“There are shadows because there are hills.”
“A Room With A View” by E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
“A Room With A View” by E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
January 5, 2024 at 4:38 PM
“There are shadows because there are hills.”
“A Room With A View” by E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
“A Room With A View” by E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
“It’s not vain, Trot, to recall the past, unless it works some influence upon the present.”
“David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
“David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
December 29, 2023 at 6:42 PM
“It’s not vain, Trot, to recall the past, unless it works some influence upon the present.”
“David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
“David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)