About 10 years ago I made an account here under the name "John Bon Pony". I wrote a story with no intention of having it blow up, just for the hell of the thing. The internet had other ideas. The story exploded and for a while I was one of the top rated authors on the site. But with the popularity also came anxiety. I suddenly felt every chapter had to be better than the last, which led me to rush more than a few just to get something out. And nothing I wrote afterwards ever measured up. I felt

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Today's story aches.

You and Her
[Romance] [Sad] • 7,335 words

[Note: This story contains sexual themes.]

You told me that a young designer from out of town would be coming to stay with us for a few days while she discussed business plans with you. I told you that would be fine, that I wouldn't mind.

I lied.

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You watch the newest special, and you really like one of the new cast members and you have no idea what to do with her!

I mean, come on-

What am I supposed to do with this cutie!!!!!!

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Sometimes, you just want to read a good story.

This is one of those times.

Today’s stories:

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There are times when you realize you’re just wasting your time doing things that don’t matter, not only to anyone else, but also to yourself.

That you can be doing so much more.

I have these realizations constantly. And yet, so often, they are Ignored Epiphanies, and I go on, doing the same thing, even though not even I like it.

Playing a game I don’t enjoy to completion.

Arguing with people on Reddit.

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