So she walked to cooking.
A smile was plastered on her face.
The smile that was her facade.
A pretence.
And as she pushed open the door.
Locking it from the inside.
And opened the draws.
Taking the sharpest knife.
The smile did not fade.
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One More Life
CasualeA short story told as a collection of poem style parts. It centres around the life of a girl as she struggles with depression, self harm and suicide. Potential trigger warning.
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So she walked to cooking.
A smile was plastered on her face.
The smile that was her facade.
A pretence.
And as she pushed open the door.
Locking it from the inside.
And opened the draws.
Taking the sharpest knife.
The smile did not fade.