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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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In a dimly lit room, a woman lounges on a sofa, unconscious and under the influence. A man enters, eyeing her with a mix of pity and disdain. After observing her, he sets the sofa on fire and escapes into the rain-soaked alley, leaving behind the chaos and flickering flames.
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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…
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Desiree’s journey unfolds as she transitions from aspiring actress to living a seemingly luxurious life with husband Dean, marked by infidelity and neglect. Facing divorce and loneliness, she discovers a retreat offering community and support. Ultimately, she embraces a new beginning, recognizing the need for an exit plan from her tumultuous situation.
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Fire in my heart, fire in my soul. The fire might go dim, damp, or diminish, but the embers glow. Embers stoked with love and hope, never hate or fear. From these embers, a spark can fly. From that spark, a flame can rise. From that flame, a firestorm. I’m burning up inside. via Daily…
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Today is November 8, 2016. Election Day. I haven’t been sleeping well for weeks. Tossing and turning, I feel the negativity spinning out of control. Trump has brought to the surface everything ugly about this country. Angry racists, bigots and misogynists…..to all of these, he has given license to hate. “Make America Great Again”…should really be…
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The story follows a charming but irresponsible man who reveled in his success with women until his lifestyle led to personal and professional decline.
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In January 1989, Valerie navigates the harsh winter of Philadelphia while struggling financially from her entry-level library job. Seeking a better income, she interviews at a questionable day spa. Encountering Marie, the owner, Valerie grapples with the implications of a massage-related position that hints at flexibility but raises moral concerns about its nature.
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Eighteen-year-old Rene struggles to find a job as a waitress in a Boston café amidst the harsh realities of life in the early 80s. After a tumultuous first day, she encounters Joe, an older man who offers her protection and money.
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Veronica balanced a demanding PR job and a vibrant social life, dating only musicians. After a few unsuccessful romances, she reluctantly explored online dating and met Fabrizio1, an Italian tattoo artist.
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Time travel through the San Fernando Valley, early 2000’s along with Shauna as she has a strange, yet profitable encounter.
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Kelly described Peter as a “Flat Stanley,” indicating he was uninteresting and predictable, reflecting her disappointment in online dating. After five dates without a kiss, he revealed he wasn’t ready for a relationship.
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