Anti-intelligent Species_Lake Tahoe_The Flower Strikes Back_With Great Power
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Anti-intelligent Species
”Where I come from no longer exists. The last time I saw my home, there was nothing much left but ash.” Speaking about it was painful. Urgency however diffused the trawww.onedoor.ccumatic nature of the discourse and required the story to be imparted.My quivering voice may have exposed my apprehension. The small group gathered to hear my warnings and fidgeted nervously. While I had their full and unpided attention, their eyes were averted, as if meeting my gaze they too would share in my pain. C’est la vie. Some experiences can only be shared with a slightly disconnected distancing. One, and only one, dared ...
Lake Tahoe
It began the day Tanuja dove after the dog into Lake Tahoe.Nothing dramatic happened. Tanuja held Yogi’s collar and did a survival backstroke with her other three limbs until the boat doubled back for them. Lucky for her, Dad had made her learn it during their annual summer trips to Tahoe and reminded her every year before she was allowed to cannonball into the water. Also lucky for her, she had her life vest on.The current wasn’t strong that day, but her teeth chattered. Tanuja hummed to herself, both as a comfort and to soothe Yogi, who was starting to squirm. Something crackled in her ear l...
The Flower Strikes Back
It felt good to grab the last succulent out of my locker. It’s finally cleared out. Another school year is in the past. Next year will be my last year of secondary and I was glad of it.With a wistful sigh, I turned the small potted plant over in my hands. I touched a finger to the soil and got a rush when its energy ran through me. I prepared to tuck it into the allocated slot in my bag when it was smacked out of my hand. My eyes widened as the pot shattered, dirt skittering across the floor. Luckily my succulent was intact, but the energy bursting in me waned at the sad sight on the floor. I ...
With Great Power
Note: This is the second part to ‘For the Greater Good’. I’m not sure it stands on its own so if you’re confused but intrigued, you might want to give that a read! CW: mentions of suicide attempt and sexual assault It was the last day before the solstice. The last day of my father’s trial. The last chance to decide his fate.The past ten days had been like falling through the vent of the tallest volcano. Whatever happens now, I can’t skip away unscathed. Bubbling lava awaits at the bottom and it’s within reach. Maybe the nightmare started when the End Day was announced and I spent Wednesdays pe...