literature
Whether written centuries ago or just last year, literary couples show that love is timeless.
10.30am – The Oakhill
I drive my silent vehicle into Sycamore Lane looking out for the grounds of number 31 – The Oakhill. A Live-in Home where one of my closest friend’s Mr. R Lester resides. I have known him since I was a boy, and it is all true that he is ostentatious, egregious, pious, hot-willing, inordinate, garish and bizarre. He is entirely complex and has always shown as much, tossing ten pence to the pound to flow beyond the limits of a dreams reach. Which leaps fourth with its fingertips onto something magnanimous and imprudent. Hence his adorned title: Mr. Lavish. It seems odd and ridiculous to pay so much attention to this fact, that at all times it seemed even he was tender of his anxiousness, as to precede the thought which takes an individual from and not to the place one needs to be. The Dreaming Trinket.
By S R Gurney5 years ago in Humans
Not Ready To Go
I let my foot off the throttle to merge behind a truck. I could have floored it, thrown myself back in my seat, blew beyond the speed limit on the short on-ramp. Instead, I played it safe. Just as I had every other day in my life. I never understood risky behavior when it would likely get myself killed.
By Littlest Luna5 years ago in Humans
The Social
1914 Kansas City, Kansas The punch was the least of his concerns. Neatly dressed and doing his very best not to look stiff, he sipped the small crystal teacup of punch, trying to make it last as long as he could. He was of average height, neither chubby nor twiggy. It was his bright red hair that made him stand out, that and his devotion to God. Once that had been fodder for his classmates’ imagination, but they long since moved on to more interesting things. It was as all the world grew up, except him.
By Duointherain5 years ago in Humans
the Scorpitairan Files
Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Kreyen (Crane), I am male about 65 now, I would suspect. It has been a while since I took the time to think about more than just survival. I was born at the end of the 20th century, and due to this, had to fight through wars that were not only off homeland but, also in the heart of my land. I will get to those times and hopefully pass them quick. I have to allow you to know of the survival and life that I have known.
By Anson Mullins5 years ago in Humans
Happening 2 fast
Everyone knows that growing up isn’t easy it’s like the older you get the more frustrating things become especially for a female. You always have to keep up with the latest trends, hairstyles ect. You have to worry about fitting in, which is not that easy because we aren’t exactly the best people to get along with.However, boys or men have it just as hard as females, like being at the wrong place at the wrong time or hanging around the wrong crowd. One girl by the name of Briana and a boy by the name of chris, both had to learn that sometimes it’s easier to mind your own business and stay in your lane.
By Quenashia Rosado5 years ago in Humans
"Dark Windows"
*While I was watching Sunset Boulevard one night I was listening to Joe and Betty describe a story for a movie script. If you have seen the movie you may know what I am going for, but for those who haven't I will not spoil it. The general idea was not mine alone, though I have been intrigued by the notion since watching the film.*
By Ashley Wentz5 years ago in Humans
Lawful Evil
Andre Thompson is a tall 40’something male, American-African made. Sitting in his chair, he loosens his tie as the aeroplane he has boarded awaits a signal to go on the runway at Philadelphia International Airport. He knows that soon there will be a thousand miles between himself and his devoted wife, Deiondre.
By S R Gurney5 years ago in Humans
I'm Going to Kis-Kick Your Ass PT.1
Part 1 Alice’s P.O.V After the recent break in my dorm building, a couple of us friends decided to take up some self- defense classes just for fun. With my previous experience in MMA, there really isn't a need for me to be here except for Michael. He's been a close friend since we've started university and I maybe have small feelings for him.
By Avielle E.5 years ago in Humans
Battle of the Boyfriends
Literature has a longstanding tradition of originating or propagating stereotypes. Tropes formed in classical literature are still widely prevalent in today’s wider culture; the wise old sage, the damsel in distress, and the heroic knight are but a few examples of the clichés that continue on in current popular culture. The societal expectations and values surrounding these tropes exist to a lesser extent, but they can still be found in abundance if examining the correct character. A damsel in distress written in the twenty-first century will assuredly have more agency than a similar character written four hundred years prior, but characterization around chivalry and masculinity have largely remained the same. From classic to present-day literature, it is the man’s duty to be loyal to his lady, his family, and above all, his lord. But what is a man to do when his family despises his love’s family? Or when allegiance to his overlord means betrayal to his own house? These are amongst the questions that will be examined in this essay, through the comparison of the male leads of both Romeo and Juliet and Game of Thrones—Romeo Montague and Jon Snow. This paper will juxtapose Romeo and Jon’s respective existences in the chivalric code, and how they embody differing aspects of the code by studying the ultimate of their character arcs. In addition, a section of the body will be dedicated to examining the militaristic presence of Jon’s lover, Daenerys Targaryen, and how her inversion of traditional gender roles leads Jon to make the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
By Lauren Humphreys5 years ago in Humans
