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The Case Study of Kaiden Blake
Chapter 3: Moments like this.

I love moments like this.

If, by sleight of hand, I had the opportunity to decide whether or not to enter this life, moments like this would tilt the scales. I can practically feel the world surrendering itself sideways.

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The Case Study of Kaiden Blake
Chapter 2: Wherever you want.

Whomever created the bones that hold me together told me I could go wherever I want.

Told me I could reach the stars, though I couldn't hear their voice.

Though the world has morphed that into a simple expression.

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The Case Study of Kaiden Blake
Chapter 1: Life within 140 characters.

Sometimes my thoughts reproduce as quickly as rabbits, pushing and shoving at the outer brink of my skull. Okay, that first word is a lie. This is a common occurrence. My breathing rate likes to play a sadistic game -- 1800’s style -- while pretending my thoughts are valiant horses ( Read more... )

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I felt the anger and sadness weld up inside of me. I took slow, cautious steps. Faced the mirror, fell apart. Undressed myself, beating heart. Looked into my eyes, I lost. This new body has its cost. These dreams are only goals. Entire houses heated by the smallest coals. I am not into madness, I am a product of my sadness. To be so very alone. I ( Read more... )

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