Dragons or Phoenixes?

By VelvetLuna_xoWhen I first saw this prompt, my immediate thought was, “Why do I have to choose?” Both dragons and phoenixes have fascinated people for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. Phoenixes have always captured my imagination because of what they represent. They are symbols of rebirth, renewal, and resilience. They rise from their …

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Maybe I’m Not Running Away Anymore

By VelvetLuna_xo It's 2:30 in the morning. Well... technically, it's later than that now, because apparently once I'm awake at this hour, my brain decides sleep is optional. I had a seizure tonight and couldn't get back to sleep afterward, so here I am. Instead of fighting it, I've been scrolling TikTok, watching ridiculous little …

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Not Yet Doesn’t Mean Never

By VelvetLuna_xoSometimes one difficult situation has a strange way of showing you things you weren't expecting to see. Recently, I found myself dealing with something that left me emotionally exhausted. Someone I had once considered a friend crossed a boundary that should never have been crossed. What followed was a lot of conversations, explanations, apologies, …

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