(short stories) Soulshine by HorribleWriter, literature
Literature
(short stories) Soulshine
That superhero stuff is truly everywhere these days. My little brother was always a huge fan, buying all the toys, comic books, video games, etc. Those heroes wear crazy costumes, have insane powers and save millions of people in every arc of their story. But this world, our world, has no such superheroes. But it's not because of the lack of such powers or goofy costumes. It's because, in reality, power isn't everything. Even if it's a superpower.
My name is Evelyn Rook, and... I'm a superhero. Or at least I have everything I'd need in order to become one. I do have a special power. Although it's different than what you'd expect. I can't fl
Sorrow's What December Brings by 3grim6, literature
Literature
Sorrow's What December Brings
The storm inside is brewing
A tightness in my chest
These feelings are all coming out
The ones i tried to repress.
There's a sadness that is lurking
hiding beneath my shame
A mask that I've been building
Until the day that never came.
A sorrow resurrecting
As strong as the year before
"It gets better" i try to tell myself
but each year my heart gets torn.
An emptiness is threatening
My attempt to be upbeat
Reminding me of each December's fate
This sorrow i must keep.
A rage inside is building
Adding fuel to my brewing storm
Trying not to think about it
Avoidance is reborn.
The 28th is nearing
Eight years, and it stings
The days are getting colder
as temptation increases
I want to do it
just push the button
I've been pushed far enough
as it is
a small tap
a little shove
and ill restart
end it for good
and start over
the button is calling me
by my full name
over and over
i turn my back
only to look towards it
and fight
a fight within myself
the coldest war yet
it says
'Push Me Elizabeth
all your troubles will end
your slate will be cleaned
and you can start again'
i turn back
and start to cry
'they need me
i need them
you don't understand
pushing you solves nothing
as tempting as you sound
pushing you would destroy
so many pe