Golden Hours

Life used to be a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. It was a comforting hug, a friendly smile, a familiar face in a crowd. It was a small joy in a chaotic world. Today was a tornado. The kind that spins you so fast, you're not sure if you're dizzy or exhilarated. I've been feeling so lost lately, like I'm caught in a fog that won't lift. My mind has been racing, tossed about by the relentless currents of maelstrom. It's like trying to hold a handful of sand—the more you grasp, the more it slips through your fingers.    The simple act of choosing an outfit became a daunting task. Each option is a gamble with unforeseen consequences. As if I were trapped in a labyrinth of "what ifs" and "should haves." It's exhausting, to say the least.   One evening, as I sat at my desk, drowning in a sea of unfinished assignments, a familiar ache crept over me. The suffocating blanket that threatened to smother me. So desperate for relief, I looked to the s...

I can't believe I finally did it. I had cloaked myself in a carefully constructed illusion that shielded my bare spots. But the weight of this charade was becoming unbearable. It was time to let the truth out into the open. To strip away the layers of artifice and reveal the raw, imperfect woman beneath. No matter how frightening. And finally I let go of the chains that had bound me for far too long.   Oh, to be the best at everything. Every day I'd dance on the tightrope, always one misstep away from a shattering fall. The girl with straight A's, the popular one, the friend everyone could count on. Yet, beneath the glittering facade, the stone sinking deeper with each passing day.   The fear of failure—of not being enough and disappointing the man I loved—had consumed me. The realization that I couldn't continue this hit me like a bolt of lightning. It was unfair to you, my loving boyfriend, and to myself. Relationships were built on sharing the depths of one's sou...

We've been together for so long. It was instantaneous. The spark between us has only grown brighter with time. I remember that rainy day in tenth grade when I tripped and fell in the cafeteria. You were the only one who laughed with me, not at me. Your kindness and humor made me feel seen and understood. From the moment we first locked eyes, I knew you were the other half of my soul.   I cherish the moments we share, big and small. Holding your hand, feeling the warmth of your body beside me. I could feel your heart pounding against mine. A rhythm that matched my own.    Oh, honey, my heart feels like it’s going to burst. I've been with you since we were sixteen, and I can't imagine my life without you. Over the years, we've grown up together, laughed together, and cried together. Building a bond that's as unbreakable as the stars that twinkle above.   Now, on the precipice of our twentieth birthdays, the world seemed to stretch out before us. Yet, in the face of th...

How could I have let things go this far? I stare at my phone. The unread text from you flashing like a neon sign hung heavy in the air. You've been my best friend since childhood, and now... I don't know what to call you.  I've been playing with fire, dancing on the edge of a cliff, and now the flames are threatening to consume everything I hold dear. With half-hearted promises, I have allowed you to believe in a love that didn't exist. But the illusion was crumbling, the fabric fraying, and I was left exposed, naked in my own dishonesty. I've been a coward, stealing your time, your affection, and your trust. It was a cruel game that I have played for far too long. But deep down, I knew it wasn't fair. It wasn't right. I should've told you the truth sooner, but fear held me captive. I found myself drawn to you in a way I had never been before. Over time, these feelings have blossomed between us. But I'm not sure I can nurture them, not sure they can ...

I don't know what to do anymore. We're simply not the same people we used to be. It's like we're two ships passing in the night, never quite aligning. I once thought you were my everything. But now, you're just a distant flicker in the darkness. I never imagined it would come to this. We were supposed to be the perfect couple. I tried so hard to make things work. I tried to be understanding, to compromise, to meet you halfway. But in the end, it wasn't enough. My words fell on deaf ears. You're so stubborn, so set in your ways. And I'm starting to wonder if you even care about me at all. I watched the streaks down the windowpane. I envisioned our senior year as a serene summer day filled with laughter, shared dreams, and the promise of a bright future. But now, it felt more like a raging hurricane, threatening to tear everything apart. Your refusal to attend the party had ignited a firestorm of resentment and frustration. I wanna be able to make my own d...

A heart once closed, now softly gleams. I actually talked  to him. The cute new guy in my class. I mean, I know it sounds silly, but I've never really been good at making friends, let alone flirting. But something about him... he's just so easy to be around.    I was so nervous at first; my stomach was doing somersaults. I thought I’d just stare at him from afar forever. But then he sat at my table, and I realized I couldn’t let this opportunity slip away.   We talked about everything from the terrible cafeteria food to our favorite books. I couldn't believe how much we had in common. I felt a sensation so unfamiliar yet so comforting. It was as if a tiny bird had taken up residence in my ribcage. I wondered if he felt the same way. Did he see me as more than just a classmate? Or was I just another face in the crowd?   And when he asked me to hang out tomorrow after school, I almost fainted. Tomorrow! I’m going to spend time with him. Alone. It feels like a drea...