Disillusion Stories

Nine years isn't really a big difference, but the when of the matter can be an enormous chasm. A disillusioned young teacher tried to support a student with issues.

a wry, hallucinatory novel about one man's misguided attempt to flee the wreckage of his life - and what he finds instead. Lodge Gratz has had enough. Orphaned, recently divorced, and quietly convinced he's dying of a slow, invisible illness he traces back to the dust of September 11th, Lodge does what any desperate, spiritually curious New Yorker might do: he buys a one-way ticket into the Amazon jungle. What follows is not a neat arc of healing, but a humid, often absurd plunge into ritual, ceremony, and the myth of reinvention. As Lodge stumbles barefoot through the unfamiliar terrain of ayahuasca retreats, silent guides, and his own crumbling psyche, he begins to confront the very thing he was trying to outrun: himself. Told in a voice that's as sharp as it is compassionate, Holidays, Travel, and Other Misconceptions explores how we project meaning onto holidays, travel, and transformation - and how those projections, shaped by personal trauma and cultural noise, often obscure the quieter truths hiding in plain sight. It's a story about grief disguised as escape, about the rituals we inherit and the ones we invent, and about what's left when the curated version of ourselves finally collapses.

A JESSICA DURU'S POEM

Hughes life flashes before his eyes. or does it?

Funny how I made the world laugh and can't smile at the mirror. Funny how those makeups covers my pale skin. Funny how you see me with people and assume an not lonely. Funny how it's not fun but I made it funny. Funny how my tears washed away my mask.

"No matter what book you bought or found, digital or physical; romance will nearly always be a central point..." Working as a reviewer for the Department of Entertainment, Neilio Paranz is disillusioned by the amount of romance books he has reviewed and seen over both his life and career. When he is assigned to one of the newer books to edit, however, he realizes that there's more to these novels than just being entertainment. [This story is discontinued, as its being rewriten due to the author's disatisfaction.]

WARNING: Dark and morbid horror story... A 19 year old has lived in poverty his entire life. His parents died years ago in a fire leaving him with a hideously scarred face he also has a horrible condition from a brain injury he had falling down the stairs of his house in the fire that causes random outbursts of various emotion he can't control. He now works for a small wage and rents a trashy apartment and is never respected by his co-workers. Ostracized by society and constantly looked down upon, the poor teen begins to become disillusioned with reality as he's slowly transformed into a madman...

The truth is always a little further away than we think, but madness helps

"Let's play a game," he whispers playfully into my ear. I hum and turn my head, "Twenty-two questions?" I ask instantly, a grin tugging at the edges of my cheeks. He smiles adorably, again, indicating a yes as he nods. My stomach flutters as his smile melts my heart. He snakes his arm around my waist in a hug. Oh Irene please let me stay here. "What do your lips taste like?" I shake my head and he releases his hold of me. Nooo. I knit my eyebrows together. I move and lean on the door frame facing him from the opposite, "I don't know... why don't you taste them for me," I hint, a cheeky smile creeping onto my face once again. He leans forward, smirking as he steps forward getting closer to my face. His breath hits my face, he slides his arm around my back and then unexpectedly he bites my lip. "Mmm... mango," he says softly. He then presses his lips up to mine and our lips intertwine, I wrap my hands around his neck as I savour our kiss. +++ Twenty-four-year-old Aphmau Jessica Pheonix finds herself at the beginning of a new relationship, being in a new relationship meant she had finally chosen between Laurance, Garroth & Aaron. Aaron captured her heart when he asked her to be his girlfriend at the convention a month ago and life has never been better. But when strange things start happening with Aphmau, everyone begins to question what's wrong with her. Unfortunately, the unexpected happens and Aaron and Aphmau's relationship takes a harsh turn. And as more ships begin to sail, read on to find out which hearts get mended, broken, and even stolen. This Fan Fiction is based on the MyStreet series and mixed with some of Minecraft Diaries. A/N: In all honesty, even though I write the storyline of this book, all of the characters & other features of this book belong to Aphmau herself. ©2016-2017 *This book may or may not be discontinued so please don't get your hopes up.*

A golden cage is a life of luxury and beauty, yet filled with restrictions. It's not easy to leave, nor is it easy to be. Living in a golden cage is like being a princess in appearance, yet locked up and controlled like a prisoner in reality. The line between privilege and captivity blurs, leaving herself to wonder: is she a princess or a prisoner?

A child's pain turns into a woman's fire-when silence finally runs out of space. He said, What can I do? And I kept swallowing silence- Until it tasted like rage. He sat with wings on his back, while I crawled with wounds on mine. the cover represents a father. the wings represents his potential. He wore wings but whispered helplessness.. "A figure of myth and might, now silent, asking the wrong questions." this poem and the cover and two poems in itself.

Hector O'Halloran looks like the ideal catch, but he can never keep a romantic relationship on track for long. Women quickly tire of his self-centred style. They need to move on, find someone who does not confuse love with exploitation. But no matter how much they try, they cannot shake the compelling desire to transform needy, demanding Hal over into someone they can love. Is it love, or co-dependency? Is Hal beyond redemption, or does his inner child need more TLC? When he tells the woman of the moment that he can't live without her, is he expressing his need for deep connection, or is everything he says pure manipulation? Four very different women discover that they have one thing in common -- Hal-itosis. The past cannot be re-set, but is there hope for the future. Rankings April 19, 2022: #! disillusionment (of 136) #2 reality check (of 195) #3 antiromance (of 142) #3 healthy relationships (of 56) #4 codependency (of 213) This story is an anti-romance of sorts. Romance is the icing on the cake, not the whole meal. The tale of Hal and his exes includes sexual situations and mature themes. If you are looking for a blow-by-blow account of frenzied sexual activity, you will be disappointed. If you are interested in life and love and how sexuality fits into them, you might find this a refreshing read. Disclaimer: Edmonton and Calgary are real cities in Alberta. The Muttart Conservatory is a well-known landmark. Gananoque is a small picturesque community in Ontario. All else is fiction. Any resemblance to actual organizations, businesses, people, or situations is purely coincidental.

Since when did I start resting others' dreams? That which is theirs is me, yet mine is gone.

What if someone handed you a book that shows how you were born and how you would die? Would you take it? Would you fight and try to alter your fate or accept the truth and live it? Amy Brooks was the Chosen One, she was handed her book of life but she finds out that her fate stops at 17th chapter. Would there be a chance to rewrite it or perhaps, add more chapters to it?

Basically some lore for my original characters.

This poignant poem delves into the complexities of perseverance amidst adversity, exploring the nuanced interplay between strength and vulnerability. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, it reveals the hidden struggles behind a facade of confidence and happiness, capturing the essence of a soul navigating the uncertainties of life and love. A reflective journey through the highs and lows of human experience, this piece offers a raw and honest portrayal of resilience and the search for self-worth.

Part II in a series. EBH woke and found himself alone and afraid on a strange, yet sustaining floating rock. But, don't feel sorry for him just yet, he's about to surprise everyone, including himself.

A woman finds an old doll from her childhood and is reminded of a once lover.

Part III in a series. Female EBH was a privileged, highly regarded, integral part of the EBH society. She was involved in every aspect of life in the family and community. She was not only honored, but afforded extraordinary privileges and freedoms. In many cultures she was even elevated to goddess. In short, she roared.