ice (excerpt)

i have quite a number of unfinished stories piled up (mostly fragments, actually), this being one of them. i try to make something different with my stories, though it's not always an easy task. and when i can't find the right words to express myself, i postpone writing. unfortunately, this happens often, and inspiration is likewise elusive. i won't write just for writing's sake; i'd rather not write than to produce substandard stories. i look up to competent writers, and though i admire their style and imagination, i won't compromise my own style just to be "contemporary."