Linger

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When forging, you must build with the strongest materials in your arsenal. Materials meant to last. After all, Hephaestus wouldn’t want it any other way. Now for crafting outside of fabric, I wouldn’t know what materials would last but I … Read More

Iceberg

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There are only two things certain in life: Death and taxes. As for the former, we could wax whimsically about what happens to us after, the vast spectrum ranging from complete and utter nothing to everything your heart desires. The … Read More

Control

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Control. It’s all anyone cares about. From Zeus who knows he has it to those in the slums that do everything just to get a taste. Then there are those in between, those who feel like they have a grasp … Read More

Funeral

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We have to meet in better circumstances next time was something I always heard from distant relatives at funerals. We all knew this was exactly where we’d see each other again, the only thing that would change is who we’re … Read More

Marriage is chaos

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Amidst the chaos of life, beauty awaits those who embrace the storm. After one of my first models divulged all the information of her traumatic household, I made it a point to learn everything I could about the people I … Read More

A Thousand Words

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Have you ever been to a fashion show? I didn’t know what to expect when I was invited to my first one. All I expected was watching some models and fans like me curious about the new trending piece. What … Read More

Cat String Theory

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Everyone in this world is one of two creatures, a cat or a dog. It all boils down to how they interact with what the universe provides. For instance, grab a string and dangle it close enough for a cat … Read More

Smile

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What’s the most important thing someone can wear? Their smile, my mother ingrained this lesson into me as she forced me to brush my teeth until my gums bled. She would regale me with a story she had learned from … Read More

Blind

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If there’s one thing people know about me, it’s my life’s mantra. There is beauty in everything. Not many people know exactly where it started. You see, I had some learning disabilities growing up mostly when it came to reading. … Read More

Real Woman

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I remember the first time I saw one of my mother’s ads. It was near one of Arcadia’s higher learning institutions. The very first thing you noticed was her perfectly manufactured image. The curves that every man wanted without the … Read More