I finally understand why people live in the past – for some of us, it is the only place where remnants of happiness yet exist.
Category: short stories
For every one person who overcomes demons…
…there are hundreds, if not thousands, who do not. https://youtu.be/4kW3g-5Ico4 #bully, #ptsd, #suicide, #damaged “Who am I?” I am an independent, self-published teller of tales, an…… Read more “For every one person who overcomes demons…”
“Becoming a Real Writer: How to Start Building your Portfolio”
Simple, sound advice “Becoming a Real Writer: How to Start Building your Portfolio” by Karen (Power) Hough https://link.medium.com/WcQY8hINNY
“How I Became A Profitable Freelance Writer”
Worth trying? “How I Became A Profitable Freelance Writer” by Jyssica Schwartz https://link.medium.com/22zcBbgNNY
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Omitted Section Spotlighting Alzheimer’s
The following is a scene I had left out from “Tortured and Tormented – creating a school shooter.” It was omitted because I ended up taking out the…… Read more “Omitted Section Spotlighting Alzheimer’s”
An Iron Lattice – Woven By Bad Decisions
Some are trapped in a physical sense, some by addiction. Perhaps worse for some, entangled by their own mind. Some are limited by age or infirmary, others…… Read more “An Iron Lattice – Woven By Bad Decisions”
Death – A Common Experience
Death, it is one of the few things from which I seem able to move forward. While, to this day, I carry the pain and scars of…… Read more “Death – A Common Experience”
The Road Ahead, Thankfully Shorter Than The One Behind
Day becomes night — despair Night becomes day — dread Stressed — always Lied to — daily Betrayal — constant In relationships — yet forsaken Crowds –…… Read more “The Road Ahead, Thankfully Shorter Than The One Behind”
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
Guest Interview – The Damaged and Broken Stories
The following is the re-post of an interview I did with Samantha Ridenour of Ridenour Publishing. 1. What inspired you to write this book? Answer: I am…… Read more “Guest Interview – The Damaged and Broken Stories”
Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal”
I recently heard Martha Raddatz state, that in the United States, only 1% of the population serve in the military. To my brothers and sisters in arms,…… Read more “Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal””
Go Glo Ro Go — A Book Review
Glo Ro Saves Best Treasure Chest is told from the perspective of the titled character, Glorious Day Roberts, a high school student with an eye for detail…… Read more “Go Glo Ro Go — A Book Review”
Review – A Gathering of Butterflies
Sean Wright does an outstanding job of telling a good story, and then she does it again, and again, and again. I highly recommend giving “A Gathering…… Read more “Review – A Gathering of Butterflies”
Book Review — Honey Riley by Sean C. Wright
Wow — Simply Wow! In Honey Riley, Sean Wright takes us on a journey of a family’s life. A “gift” handed down from generation to generation is…… Read more “Book Review — Honey Riley by Sean C. Wright”
Lustful Play With Perfection
ADULT CONTENT …… Read more “Lustful Play With Perfection”
From Warmer Days — The Lazy Writer’s Enemy
Sun bright Temperature just right Eighty in the shade Just like the county of Miami Dade Breezy and light Hope never again comes night Me and the…… Read more “From Warmer Days — The Lazy Writer’s Enemy”
Death & Dying – The Common Experience
Death, it is one of the few things from which I seem able to move forward. While, to this day, I carry the pain and scars of…… Read more “Death & Dying – The Common Experience”
A Life With No Joy
I am in no particular hurry to get to the other side, even with the stress and drain each day places upon my mind and body and…… Read more “A Life With No Joy”
Just because someone doesn’t like your story…..
…..doesn’t mean you didn’t tell a good story! On the author pages I belong to on social media, I see comments from authors distraught that someone gave…… Read more “Just because someone doesn’t like your story…..”
A Life Lived Too Long
I had always believed living such a great life in my youth was a blessing. Now that I am older and realize my life will never be…… Read more “A Life Lived Too Long”
Souls
Rain strikes upon the glass Wind howls throughout the room My essence departs Along the gust it rides Yours it seeks Together again they join The passage of…… Read more “Souls”
Why Short Stories?
I write short, and novelette length, stories because I am heavily influenced by both Poe and Hemingway. I like to tell a concise story, one that can…… Read more “Why Short Stories?”
Story Length
It isn’t about the number of words the author writes — It is about the story the author tells with the number of words written
Faithfully Unfaithful -a short story
Faithfully Unfaithful -a short story © 2016 by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted…… Read more “Faithfully Unfaithful -a short story”
Few Words Express Such Intense Emotion
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form…… Read more “Few Words Express Such Intense Emotion”
You Hurt Me Today
You hurt me today You returned — into my life We seduced one another Again — I fell in love You hurt me today Your passions at…… Read more “You Hurt Me Today”
Goddamn – I Really Miss Me
Until a few years ago, I was a motivated and positive person. Even as life continued to beat my ass to the ground, I genuinely believed no…… Read more “Goddamn – I Really Miss Me”
For every one person who overcomes their demons…
…there are hundreds, if not thousands, who do not. https://youtu.be/4kW3g-5Ico4 #bully, #ptsd, #suicide, #damaged “Who am I?” I am an independent, self-published teller of tales, an…… Read more “For every one person who overcomes their demons…”
Stop Telling Us, “Don’t Live In The Past.” You don’t know how bad the present is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finally understand why people live in the past – for some of us, it is the only place where remnants of happiness yet exist.
Absence of Affection
So long since I have been touched. So long since I have touched another. So long since I have shared an emotion. Absence of physical contact.…… Read more “Absence of Affection”
Life Really Sucks..
…I looked up and saw rock bottom.
A Fear Driven Life
When a former military person realizes that, for some reason, cowardice has replaced courage, the new normal is a bleak, unforgiving darkness which not even the brightest…… Read more “A Fear Driven Life”
Hope Is A Foolish Concept
Hope is what the cruel promise and that to which the desperate cling.
To BeLIEve Is To Be LIED to
Perhaps one of the biggest cons in life is believing in the future. We attend school, for the future. We save money, for the future. We work…… Read more “To BeLIEve Is To Be LIED to”
Tortured Existence
Alarm blares. Body resists. Another day. Reasons? None. Life? Worthless. Sloth. Alcohol. Gluttony. Purpose? None. Happiness? Never. Peace? Eventually? “Who am I?” I am an independent, self-published…… Read more “Tortured Existence”
The Negative Mindset Exists Because Life Sucks…
…and can’t be repaired with bullshit positive platitudes. The cage is real. The trap inescapable. The hell more than forever. The social media pop-psychologists are out in…… Read more “The Negative Mindset Exists Because Life Sucks…”
The torment…
…of a life unrealized …of dreading the morning …of fearing sleep to the point of sleeplessness …of days wasted …of potential not fulfilled …of being used …of…… Read more “The torment…”
Shattered
Pain physical Pain emotional Both heal Both scar My love deep My love sincere Each day I awakened early hours just to speak Cherishing a few moments…… Read more “Shattered”
Death Dream
Alone On the porch Morning coffee Eyes fall shut Dream? Breathing rapid Skull, searing scream Chest muscles fluttering Heartbeat suddenly silent Gasping for air Head quiet All…… Read more “Death Dream”
Pointless, Meaningless, Sleepless, Worthless, Lifeless
Pointless We rise early, work late, toil under enormous burden for what — to purchase “things” we don’t need — nor have the time to enjoy Meaningless…… Read more “Pointless, Meaningless, Sleepless, Worthless, Lifeless”
We Haven’t Learned A Thing – Have We?
The most powerful part is the imagery at the very end of the video — watch it to the end. The message is unspoken, poignant — and tragically, forgotten.
Who Are The Damaged?
Wake up flat Not happy Not sad No anticipation No dread The day will pass No particular hurry Absent urgency Chained to valueless toil The damaged shuffle …… Read more “Who Are The Damaged?”
Limbo
Am I the only person who wakes up every morning and says “Well, I am still in purgatory.” “Jesus Christ — How many more days of atonement…… Read more “Limbo”
Eternal Failure
As a boy, everything I began I quit. As a man, once commenced, I never ceased. Often, to my detriment, I battled to no longer be called “quitter” The result…… Read more “Eternal Failure”
Life For Many
Day becomes night — despair Night becomes day — dread Stressed — always Lied to — daily Betrayal — constant In relationships — yet forsaken Crowds –…… Read more “Life For Many”
You Hurt Me Today
You hurt me today You returned — into my life We seduced one another Again — I fell in love You hurt me today Your passions at…… Read more “You Hurt Me Today”
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