Observations
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Jenny and Selena, excited twins on their first vacation with their mother, Justine, enjoy a stay at a motel near a graveyard. After a fun day swimming, they experience strange occurrences, including the appearance of two mysterious girls at night. As unsettling events unfold, Justine grapples with her loss while cherishing moments with her daughters.
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Not in the mood to read? Here’s an “Audio-Visual” story I’m working on. Images are “placeholders”, but the story, voiceover, and effects are mine.
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After years, a woman reconnects with her long-lost relative, Massimo, who invites her to his castle in Italy. Upon arrival, he reveals he has cancer and wants her to inherit the castle instead of his unfaithful maid. However, she experiences a terrifying encounter with the maid and flees back to the U.S.
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Social media child influencer controlled by her greedy mother, When her beautiful hair falls out unexpectedly, her mother panics at how she will make more money.
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I’m falling deeper into the abyss Drowning out loud I can’t swim anymore Letting go and giving up I’m tired of battling the current Let the waves take me away
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Leonard, a passionate vintage liquor collector, attends two estate sales filled with potential. He scores valuable bottles before heading to meet Lucia, a buyer. However, after sampling a rare white chartreuse, both he and Lucia suffer fatal reactions. It’s later revealed the liquor was poisoned, linked to a tragic family incident.
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The Del Ray Hotel, once a vibrant hub for the elite, now lies in decay, preserving only whispers of its glamorous past. Its grand architecture and lavish amenities have succumbed to neglect and nature. Amidst this, Darlene, a solitary resident, imagines elaborate performances, reflecting a poignant struggle between reality and illusion.
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In a harsh, cold land, a boy named Achak, born during a brutal winter, became a revered messenger at a young age due to his exceptional skills. After sustaining injuries while on a vital journey, he was rescued by a majestic wolf that transported him home, where he shared an important warning and received gratitude…
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Sylvia leads a group in a spiritual chant on a cliffside, surrounded by ocean mist. Among the participants is Betty, her old friend seeking personal transformation after rehab. After an emotional exchange regarding past mistakes, things take a dramatic turn.
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A musician recalls his journey from a vibrant life in Jamaica to a struggling existence under an awning in a Los Angeles strip mall. Despite years of touring and sending money home, he feels trapped and disconnected. Encountering a woman offering food triggers his resentment, yet playing his flute rekindles his spirit and sense of…
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Light fades, Shadows move Silently I fall slow motion Deeper into the abyss A cavernous void, infinite chasm Weightless no sound I continue down Into the otherworld Never landing Floating down forever
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Tethered to the past Tethered to the now Tethered to the future I don’t know how To disconnect, change course, shift focus To become untethered.
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Leaping high, legs extended, I land gracefully. Effortlessly. My body is a machine. Upon landing, I fold gently, rolling to the floor. Lean, limber and flexible, I fall smoothly into a split, exiting seamlessly. Choreographing as I go, I move with utter fluidity across the vast empty dance studio. I am free. My body is
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Hair dye, nail polish, crazy glue, birthday card and gum. I repeat these words over and over in my head like a mantra. Don’t want to forget anything. Without a list, I know I’ll wind up with a basket full of makeup I don’t need, along with random things like tiny stuffed teddy bears and
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Simple Definition of mythical : based on or described in a myth : existing only in the imagination He stood 6’3″. A large man, cutting a figure with his flaming toupee billowing in the wind. He carried himself as though always on camera, in part because he had spent a lot of time in front
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When you’re down , You don’t see up Pressure holds me, Indecision molds me Do something, yet I do nothing.
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Oh my tarnished heart Do you remember when you were shiny and new? Before the reality of life set in When nature was all you saw and you believed in kindness Before tv and pollution contaminated everything good When you were just perfect for being you Before they told you what you needed to be
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Did I hear that right? I asked myself. Doves? No, I must have misunderstood what he was saying. Wait. He did say it. Doves. He said doves. He, being a right wing conservative, spewing opinions into the atmosphere, infused with hatred and insecurities. The rage is so palpable, I can taste it. A toxic
Lost Art of Mystery 