❝Do me a favor, Wynona Benoit: tell me that unselfish deeds exist. Be careful though, because I'll start to believe in the world again if you do.❞

what harsh truths did you ignore today? (plot twist poetry) ©2021

It started with a fortunate mistake It ended in a mistaken fortune. * * * * They get gold if they're lucky. Most of the time, they settle for silver. It's not a question for Damien Jacobs. For his whole life, he has been stealing from families with his controlling father as his accomplice. After a whole life of living like a criminal, Damien finds himself having a change of heart when he starts to get cozy with the son of the rich family that he's trying to steal from. But regardless of his father's commands, Damien is willing to leave his theft days behind.

"Give me ten days, and I can give you ten reasons not to die." Evan paused. "And if I can't change your mind by then, you can go jump off that cliff."

❝This is IKEA's help center speaking. How may I help you?❞ ❝My testicle is stuck.❞ © sonderingly

Everly Winter hasn't had a day without responsibility in years. Between dealing with her newly divorced parents and watching out for a suicidal best friend, Everly never has time for herself. But then Jace Wasson comes along, self-contained and enigmatic. He doesn't give Everly the best first impression, but the two of them just can't seem to stay away from each other. Everly finds herself falling- falling in love with someone who she never expected to like the slightest bit.

In which aspiring artist and University student Astrid Beckett meets the fun, the charming, the totally crazy turquoise boy named Theo Francis. This is a rough draft. © by Sydney Druckman 2022. Early matters subject to change.

In which a Subway worker teaches her customer the real reason why people use condiments

Toby is your average teenage boy; struggling through high school, has parents who are obsessed with the idea that he would NOT get into a good college, and dreading the responsibilities of being an adult. However, when a certain red-headed girl keeps appearing in his dreams, he can't shake the feeling that she is more than what she seems to be, that maybe she isn't just a figment of his imagination; maybe she's real. And maybe -- just maybe -- she needs his help. © by Sydney Druckman 2022. Early matters subject to change.

She is fascinated by towering buildings and sparkling city lights. He is fascinated by her fascination.