lost the plot

Jan 22, 2015 02:13

It doesn’t look like much of anything - just a tiny white square of paper in his cupped palm. It’s no more than a centimeter on each side ( Read more... )

let's play pretend, lj idol

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i_17bingo January 22 2015, 10:54:11 UTC
We wander again, and find our way to the Chapel of Silence.

Whatever you do when you're on acid, do not do that.

Then I leap off the edge, his breath whirring in my ears as I plummet into oblivion.

See?!

I found this refreshing; it's an acid trip that actually resembles an acid trip. Too many writers--usually those who have never used a hallucinogen in their lives--come up with bonkers stuff to go with it, like synesthesia or seeing and interacting with people and things who are not there, often believing them to be real. An actual hallucination is... different.

Now, what's not clear to me is whether or not the narrator made a literal jump (also realistic). I prefer not knowing, to be honest. It keeps the illusion going.

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gratefuladdict January 22 2015, 23:08:02 UTC
Don't do what - the wandering? Or going into a house of worship?

I won't spoil it by clarifying. :)

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dmousey January 23 2015, 22:13:21 UTC
Boy, this brought back memories! You captured the spirit of tripping very well. One would almost think you had experience! ;D Amazing piece.

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gratefuladdict January 27 2015, 05:58:47 UTC
*taps nose* One would almost think. :)

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shirogirl January 22 2015, 21:45:07 UTC
Good lordT, this brings back serious teenage acid trip memories, how in the holy hell did you remember all of those perfect details! Absolutely amazing writing!

This has been the best reward for randomly remembering my LJ login ;)

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gratefuladdict January 22 2015, 23:14:42 UTC
Damn, now I feel special! Haven't seen Coco around these parts in approximately FOREVER! <3

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kickthehobbit January 23 2015, 01:55:36 UTC
This is awesome. :)

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gratefuladdict January 27 2015, 05:59:05 UTC

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kathrynrose January 23 2015, 02:11:50 UTC
I enjoyed this very much!

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gratefuladdict January 27 2015, 05:59:13 UTC
Thanks so much!!

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jem0000000 January 23 2015, 04:35:21 UTC
Oh noes!

This is lovely.

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gratefuladdict January 27 2015, 05:59:22 UTC
Thank you Jem! <3

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jem0000000 March 7 2015, 00:50:52 UTC
You're welcome. :)

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