of Stardust and the Beasts
Poetry, prose, stories, and other creative writing experiments.
Six Sentence Story #26 | Prompt Word: STOP
I left this week’s entry for the Sixes until the last minute because I have so much going on with my studies and personal life combined that what came out was more of a stream of thoughts laid out like they appear in my drafts, rather than a heavily thought-out story where I strip it down and replace words and paragraphs or turn it into a poem or whatever... today is also the only day I can write and edit unfortunately... But I liked it this way, so... it is coming up... The weekly prompt is provided by Denise and you can read all the entries at the link-up. Six Sentence Story #26 They never teach one, when it is time to retreat from the moving clock, the wisdom only comes when you have no more light to give—like a wick of a candle, burnt down to its core—one must make time for...
a POEM IN SIX #4 | Prompt Word: FOIL
I am not super happy about how this one turned out myself, but I am super happy that I did create something. I just yesterday watched some reels of cats jumping on counters that were covered with foil… so the inspiration came from there... The prompts for the weekly sixes are provided by Denise and all the entries can be found at the link-up. FOIL Cats seem to really hate this thing… I wonder if it has something to dowith the sensation of it touching their paws… As if overloading their senses—I mean…it does feel oddly smooth,slippery,and crinkly at the same time… Or perhaps it is the sound it makes once they jump on it… Jane used to keep it on top of her fridge,but once she came home and found her tabby with its back arched,fur looking like spikes,pupils blown wide… …on top of the...
Ten Thing of Thankful #22 | Writing Communities and University
Fifth week of school already… and my 22nd entry to one of the coolest blog hops, which is all about sharing the things you are grateful for. Honestly, last week I didn’t do much besides study and write, so this time my TToT feels a bit bland… You can find all the other participants or choose to participate yourself at the link-up. Ten Thing of Thankful #22 First – Six Sentence Crowd This is one of those blog hops that has kept me writing, and one of the hops I missed the most during my hiatus. Honestly, reading and writing aren't even the best part of it… I love this community so much! Thank you, Denise, for providing the weekly challenge with a prompt word, and the link-up. When I don't...
Short Story | The Silence Between Us
This is another piece in the ‘Dead Poet’ "series" or something. It's a short story inspired by the the six-sentence story of the same name that written for a prompt. In it, the protagonist falls deeply in love with a person through their poetry, only to remain alone for a lifetime. I hope I’ve captured the feeling of being in love with something unattainable well enough. Short Story | The Silence Between Us I feel like I have nothing left to write these days. Instead of creating, I’ve been sitting on my bed in a vegetative state, guilt accumulating with every sip of wine I take. I know I should be writing—or doing something, anything. Sometimes, I catch myself simply waiting for nightfall, just so I can curl up and pretend to sleep, though occasionally, I find myself fantasizing instead....
Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #20 | Nothing
The final piece of Margins of the First Draft—a strange piece of poetry about inspiration being found in someone elses work. I’m a little sad that this is the last piece of this section.Hopefully, I’ll create more in the future as I myself liked making it, I think I have become a better writer all thanks to this section and the six-sentence stories on my blog. (Authors Note) Nothing “I will die, doing nothing ” You have inspired the art of other people And that is tenfold more… Than having died “Doing nothing” Poetry on the Margins #20 A little note Art can definitely change the world into a better place,softening the harsh, cruel reality that we all tend to experience at one point or...
Poetry On the margins of the Second Draft #3 | Bad Poetry
The pieces here aren’t really poems—I’m not doing as much poetry or reflection as I am just… writing. The Second Margins were meant to be more of a messy, experimental corner of my blog—something that might ignite my imagination and lead me back to poetry. However, if I manage, I may begin sharing some poems separately as well—either parts from here or entirely new ones that feel a bit more presentable for a blog hop. Because, well, it seems I really enjoy writing and reading those too. If I tried to write poetry about my bad cravings… I think I am a violent being by nature… My mother always told me that chocolate(one of my favorite things on this earth)is supposed to be indulged in...
Six Sentence Story #26 | Prompt Word: STOP
I left this week’s entry for the Sixes until the last minute because I have so much going on with my studies and personal life combined that what came out was more of a stream of thoughts laid out like they appear in my drafts, rather than a heavily thought-out story...
Ten Thing of Thankful #22 | Writing Communities and University
Fifth week of school already… and my 22nd entry to one of the coolest blog hops, which is all about sharing the things you are grateful for. Honestly, last week I didn’t do much besides study and write, so this time my TToT feels a bit bland… You can find all the...
the Six Sentence Café & Bistro #15 | the Journal
In my last SSC&B entry, I may have shown just a little too much excitement about Misky stepping into the storyverse of the Six Sentence Café & Bistro… Then, in her Six last week, she picked up the thread and responded in a way that made me go "aaaaaaaaa" in...
Ten Thing of Thankful #21 | Tech & Visiting Family
I almost forgot to write my weekly Ten Grats'… Such a shame… but honestly, I have been doing so much that I actually don't even know what to write about anymore… Anyway, you can find all the other participants at the link-up… or choose to participate… Ten Thing of...
a POEM IN SIX #4 | Prompt Word: FOIL
I am not super happy about how this one turned out myself, but I am super happy that I did create something. I just yesterday watched some reels of cats jumping on counters that were covered with foil… so the inspiration came from there... The prompts for the weekly...