Coward

Im burid, paralyzed, with only fear and hurt by my side. An ocean of black and darkness , an ocean of nothing.  I have no comfort, no release.  Will it always be this way? A ray of light shunes through the darkness, I see a path. It forks. Left or right. If I choose left I will feel pain it will never leave. If I choose right, no more pain. I will feel numb. But if right is chosen it will cause more pain than that of my own. as I stand there thinking the light dims. The darkness returns. A cloud or darkness surrounds me and it is as if there is no help, no one to let in. This is my choice, the choice chosen on my own.

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rhaya artlyy

September 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM

I've really been enjoying your story your characters and storytelling are fantastic. Honestly, I think it would work incredibly well as a manga or webtoon and could help you reach an even bigger audience. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il: [email protected] inst@ akiraa_artly

Beata Agustin

January 13, 2024 at 5:37 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.