Shelby Larsen
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Spinner of Fractured Fairy Tales
Drawn to justice, buried truths, and the silence between the lines
Stories (71)
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Pinned
Sweat gathers at the small of your back. You writhe uncomfortably, trying to find the perfect sleeping position that doesn't exist. Lifting up the duvet briefly with an outstretched leg, cool air rushes into the swampy cocoon you've created for yourself. It feels nice for a moment, but then the shivers start, so you seal yourself in again.
By Shelby Larsen7 days ago in Fiction
Community Compliance Reminder
COMMUNITY COMPLIANCE REMINDER In order to maintain order, please be reminded that peace is maintained by silence. In an event where operations are conducted near you, residents are advised to remain calm and continue with their daily activities as normal.
By Shelby Larsen2 months ago in Poets
A Friend for Winter
The cold darkness was overwhelming, but nothing could distract me from the constant jostling, rattling, and intermittent lurching. The dull hum was occasionally interrupted by a whoosh, a screech, a honk, and, on one occasion, even a crash. Focusing on the noise did little to divert my attention from my unbearable discomfort—folded tightly into a space no one should be forced to occupy.
By Shelby Larsen3 months ago in Fiction
The Color She Chose
By the time she finished mopping the main floor, Cindy’s back ached. She rubbed her sore hands together and paused. The white floors sparkled like never before, and the entire house was finally spotless. Her stepmother and stepsisters had been gone for two consecutive days, which meant she could actually clean without them walking through mud or spilling champagne everywhere.
By Shelby Larsen4 months ago in Fiction
