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Dark outcome

He fed the beasts within.
The monsters in his head were real.
Eventually they turned on him.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 3:16 PM
oh my, that does happen
Gauthier Avatar
August 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Thanks for your visit, Sara ~
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Oh good one, Line
Gauthier Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Thanks, Andrea ~
Smith  Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
We are prone to giving the monsters far more power than they deserve. An then they take over and devour us.
Gauthier Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
So true, Alison ~
Alex Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Natural consequence. powerful, minimalist exploration of psychological deterioration and self-sabotage.
Gauthier Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Exactly ~ thank you
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