It’s time to come out with it. I’m turning 21 this year and have been in and out of care since I was a child. Being in the system as a child is a challenge all on it’s own, then add being queer¹ on top of that it’s an extra weight that no one wouldContinue reading ““LGBT Youth in Care” pt.1”
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She Awaits… A Short Story
The following story is one of many (40) short stories I have written in for ‘Joy;’ a short story book. All of these 40 stories are related in various ways, use the same characters and incorporate other characters throughout the main characters(Marillo’s) life. To be completely honest, these stories are mostly based on true eventsContinue reading “She Awaits… A Short Story”
Kopfkino. A Short Story.
what is kopfkino? It was cold just months ago, but now the sun was closer and the heat radiating from thousands of miles away could be felt on my face. I missed this. All those times I spent in the cold were depressing and boring to say the least. Now, as I bathed in theContinue reading “Kopfkino. A Short Story.”
Less IS More.
The feeling of desire is out there and we all feel it on the human level of perception. It’s common for us to desire a companion; the stereotypical modern lifestyle, which if you think about it, isn’t so modern after all. The “working man” and “motherly housewife of a woman” is what we are taughtContinue reading “Less IS More.”
What is love?
What is love? Isn’t that a question everyone’s asked themselves at least once? I’ve seen a lot of love, and a lot of hate in my life, although I really think those feelings stem from something deeper in us as humans. I do feel like everyone you meet in life, either a friend or partner,Continue reading “What is love?”
Writing Prompts
I have had trouble getting posts finished although I have many of them started and almost done I still haven’t got around to completing them to post. Because of this I have been left with tons of writing prompts I’ve been using that have helped me get my creative energy flowing. Those rare times IContinue reading “Writing Prompts”
DESIRE. A Poem/Spoken Word
TRIGGER WARNING: relates to depression, suicidal thoughts and homelessness I have this burning desire to move far away, but I don’t have enough money and where would I stay? This burning desire to leave everything I’ve known, the tree on the corner I read under as a child, and the old shack of a houseContinue reading “DESIRE. A Poem/Spoken Word”
About The Artist
APPROX READ: 10 MIN TRIGGER WARNING: suicide, self-harm, depression, addiction, identity You will notice I use a “nom de plume,” French for “pen name.” With that said, you can call me Emriyus. The name I use for all my written work. A name (word) I created within in my initials, K.E.W.B. You will find thisContinue reading “About The Artist”