To those who write. To those who read. And to myself.

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When we talk about the art of words, how many of them go unwritten? How many thoughts get lost to the wind? How many souls are touched by your craft? And do you feel like you've created a timeless piece that speaks to the heart?

To others, and to your own?

Credit to the artist: DiscordTheGE

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Serinity Southerland

Serinity Southerland #1 · Oct 12th, 2022 · 2 · ·

So many words unwritten. How many thousands would fit in between every line on the page. Stories untold. Stories yet to tell. Inspiration for the future readers to interpret and create new stories all their own.

Beautifully done! I like the nods to two of your other works as well!

Darkevony

Darkevony #2 · Oct 12th, 2022 · 1 · ·

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Quick uptake! Haha. Thanks Serinity. Much love. Just excercising the brain muscles in this momentary lull with a quick oneshot. I figured I'd write something like this sooner or later. I should get in the habit of writing more short stories, but maybe after I complete Beginning.

HiddenEntity

HiddenEntity #3 · Oct 12th, 2022 · 2 · ·

Holy crap, that hit home. Writing is not easy, and the fact that it's so well illustrated here just gives me a sense of peace. Bravissimo!

Darkevony

Darkevony #4 · Oct 12th, 2022 · 2 · ·

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Aw shucks, thank you. Mighty kind. I have this habit of thinking too much. Philosophically that is. And I like to probe these types of questions from other authors because I always figured there’s just so much we’re not seeing under the hood of the stories we read. Just how much thought goes into even tiny details that we’ll never get to know if never told outright by the author?

So I made a short story to ask that question, and get a feel for how other writers feel. To show to them that those unspoken words do not go unappreciated by all. If only just in me, but hopefully in more people as they consider my words next time they read their favorite tales. And although I don’t talk about the readers much comparatively, I wanted to say to them how important their contribution to our work means to us.

And finally, I ended the story with one of my own quotes. A small reassurance to myself. That I strive to make my work for others, and for myself. That’s why I’m putting so much love into them where I can. Even if I’m not the wittiest, smartest, or flawless of the authors out there, my work is dedicated to all, even to me.

Long-winded way of saying thank you friend! Glad to know I was able to give you something from my funky writing!

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