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Bittersweet Update
I was unable to post on Monday, the 1st. I had planned to but had an issue with Wi-Fi connectivity. That problem has been resolved, so I can post again. However, I have bittersweet news. I started attending college! I moved into my dorm a few days ago. My planner is packed. The sad news Continue reading
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The Apothecary’s Tree
A burial greeted the rainy season. At the bottom of a valley, an apothecary stared down a grave. There lay his wife wrapped in linen with a plum pit in her hands. The attendants laid flowers before filling the hollow with soil. Shadows swallowed her, and the apothecary wiped his face as the Earth claimed Continue reading
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Writing Dialogue That Reveals Character & Plot
Dialogue is how an audience primarily understands a character through interaction. What one says, along with what one avoids, is very telling of a character’s personality. How characters communicate reveals relationships, allowing the audience to invest in their journeys. Through active communication, a narrative can reveal who people are and what is at stake. Section Continue reading
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The Teller’s Last Tale
There was a village trapped in a labyrinth of ice. The people did not know where they came from, nor could they leave. Their only guides were the broken beams of a wooden vessel and an enduring black fire. On the coldest night, the fire faltered. To save it, the villagers tore a plank from Continue reading
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Just Wanted to Give an Update.
So far, I’ve shared Ever Becoming, The Genesis of Dust, and The Sage of Shadows. I wrote each of them in 24 hours, and I loved pushing myself. Writing this kind of flash fiction has felt cathartic. It was a challenge to come up with a concept, draft it, and revise it so quickly. I’ve Continue reading
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The Genesis of Dust
At the beginning of time, existed only the Colosseum. On copper shelves, glowed suns, each with a beaded necklace of planets. In silver halls, black holes twirled like tops powered by the most balanced of fingers. Comets trailed along the crystal walls with tails of icy fire. And the floors were constructed from obsidian’s night. Continue reading
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The Sage of Shadows
There was once a mountain, unknown to man but cherished by time. At its heart was a cave, and all around stretched a vast desert. One day, the moon devoured the sun. Beneath the eclipse, two beings were born. Within the cave, appeared an angel. He had wings, but no sky. He had light but Continue reading
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Where Does PolyProse Go from Here?
Today’s post steps aside from my usual rhythm. I’ve been exploring cultural critique and have leaned into philosophical reflections. I’ve played with allegory, journalism, and some lifestyle content. Some posts focus on me, others on humanity as a whole. My style has varied from light musings to soulful meditations, and my tone has shifted from Continue reading
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Where Is the Farmer When a Dog Hoards the Trough?
There is an old Aesop fable about a dog who wandered into a barn. Inside was a trough full of straw. The dog curled into the bed of dry grass, warmed by the sunlight spilling through the windows. While it rested, an ox entered. Unlike the dog, the ox had a rightful place there. He Continue reading
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