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Harper Kanton's sister has just left for college, making her last year of high school extra challenging. As she tries to keep up with college applications and homework, she finds herself wandering down a dark path. Hopefully she doesn't spiral too far, or nothing can save her Read More

Tags: love, depression, girl, anxiety, high_school, attention, college, conform, stress, drug_abuse

A short story about a miserable heroin addict, drug abuser, and alcoholic. In a moment of clarity he the world is not what it seems. Mockingly he refers to the Ramones throughout the piece, but things change. Read More

Tags: abuse, drugs, crime, addiction, insecurity, drug_abuse

A man who is very troubled, has an imaginary best friend, and sees no point in the world. Read More

Tags: depression, dark_humour, drug_abuse, social_impact

Book / Literary Fiction

September 17, 2014

Reads: 77

Shelves: 1

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This is a blurb about my debut novel, Happy Campers, as well as the brief eighth chapter. Read More

Tags: dangerous, literary_fiction, alcohol, leadership, drug_abuse, contemporary_fiction, general_fiction

Poem / Poetry

March 31, 2014

Reads: 119

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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This is an incredibly personal poem that reflects a part of my past. The content may be considered *triggering* or *adult* so please be aware of that, sweetie. Read More

Tags: rape, poetry, poem, personal, drug_abuse, alcohol_abuse, dannikasummers

Poem / Romance

February 24, 2014

Reads: 61

Shelves: 1

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Loneliness is the worst feeling anyone can have during Valentine's Day. Read More

Tags: love, death, depression, romance, alone, sad, hate, loneliness, people, suicide, valentines_day, isolation, drug_abuse, reflectioonnn

At what point do you know your marriage is over? At what point do you decide to leave? In this story, a man loves his wife very much, but she seems to no longer love him. Yet he just can't let go. It is a touching story of lasting love,… Read More

Tags: love, death, cutter, ghost, heartache, relationship, spiritual, dysfunctional, cutting, bittersweet, drug_abuse, break-up, afterlife, self-harm

Short Story / Flash Fiction

June 07, 2013

Reads: 174

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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A modern day Beauty and the Beast told in approximately 450 words. Some trigger warning for references to self harm and drug usage. But it has a happy ending, so there's that... Read More

Tags: goth, cutting, recovery, france, heroin, drug_abuse, self_harm, happy_ending, lgbt, relapse, beauty_and_the_beast, gay_and_lesbian, goth_character

Book / Gay and Lesbian

May 16, 2013

Reads: 8129

Comments: 265

Shelves: 1

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When they first met, Seth Grafton was an unruly pre-med student who didn't have a penny to his name. Chris Harvey, the son of a wealthy lawyer, fell for him instantly. But now, married with four kids, successful E.R doctor, Seth, is never home. Lonely and underappreciated, Chris makes a… Read More

Tags: marriage, abuse, family, gay, lies, teenagers, eating_disorders, cheating, drug_abuse, car_accidents, abusive_relationships

Short Story / Horror

March 24, 2013

Reads: 966

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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S.A.D. (Social Anxiety Disorder) follows the tragic tale of an anxiety-ridden recluse who, after a series of tragic circumstances, is forced to leave his own home and re-enter society. However, throughout his travels, he is confronted by the dark, nightmarish true form of humanity. Read More

Tags: horror, comedy, anxiety, drug_abuse, surrealism

Poem / Poetry

December 23, 2012

Reads: 212

Comments: 7

Shelves: 1

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As much as I'd hate to admit it, I've attempted (in my past) to drown out the world by succumbing to pain killers. Read More

Tags: depression, relationships, pain, alive, pills, drug_abuse, overdose, coping_method

Poem / Editorial and Opinion

November 02, 2012

Reads: 178

Comments: 13

Shelves: 1

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Everybody in this world wish in some way, no matter how twisted, that they can change the world. The fact of a matter is drugs and sex is so much more fun and we rather die from something as not worth it as a STD or OD than from an… Read More

Tags: drugs, world, sex, drug_abuse, save_the_world

Book / Romance

September 30, 2012

Reads: 110

Shelves: 1

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This story is all about body modification, underground subcultures, and lost love, of course!!! I'd like to say more, but we're still in the first chapter, and I don't wanna ruin anything!! Thanks for reading ;) Read More

Tags: love, drugs, lost_love, drug_abuse, subculture, body_modification

Essay / Non-Fiction

September 24, 2012

Reads: 100

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Real-life metaphor for drug abuse. Read More

Tags: family, drugs, bugs, drug_abuse, cocaine, swimming

Article / Editorial and Opinion

September 18, 2012

Reads: 83

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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I am enrolled in a composition class, this is my final draft of my summary-response paper. Please feel free to comment! Read More

Tags: teenagers, article, drug_abuse, epidemic, american_teens

Book / Gay and Lesbian

June 20, 2012

Reads: 107

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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Gabriel Edison is a quirky and troubled actor who is spiraling uncontrollably into an uncertain darkness. His best friend, Caleb Ceretti is the only one who can help him overcome the trauma of a painful past. As they struggle through a volatile friendship, their feelings for each other finally come… Read More

Tags: love, childhood, abuse, romance, suicide, trauma, drug_abuse, doctor, actor

Poem / Poetry

January 16, 2012

Reads: 73

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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A poem I wrote at the end of a long struggle. Read More

Tags: poem, inspiration, drug_abuse, sobriety, self_control

Book / Literary Fiction

June 10, 2011

Reads: 85

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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A newly single mother, Edie has a pretty serious drug problem and an increasingly slippery grip on reality. Read More

Tags: loneliness, addiction, separation, drug_abuse, custody_battles

Poem / Poetry

May 06, 2011

Reads: 123

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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A poem I wrote the other day when I was feeling a little under the weather. As always, feedback is appreciated! Enjoy! Read More

Tags: dark, depression, drugs, poetry, misery, society, pain, heart, loneliness, insanity, sick, dark_humor, human, sickness, pill

Poem about a girl i was friends with, who became more than a friend, but we grew apart, due to her drug use, and anger issues, and my trust issues. We're best friends now(: Read More

Tags: friends, drug_abuse, trust_issues, anger_issues

After hearing about a group dubbed 'the Academy of Misfits', Andrea Thompson decides to pay them a visit. Part 1. Read More

Tags: depression, freedom, truth, anorexia, escape, enlightenment, drug_abuse, commune, nature_of_reality

Poem / Poetry

July 31, 2010

Reads: 1043

Comments: 48

Shelves: 1

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This is a poem that I used for a poetry challenge. You pick a song; then you write something based on the meaning behind the song. My peom is based on the song "Not Afraid" by rapper Eminem. Read More

Tags: poetry, life, inspiration, struggle, drug_abuse, song_lyrics, determination

Book / Romance

June 27, 2010

Reads: 1051

Comments: 46

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

When its a dog eat dog world, and two teens are always at eachothers throats, how does it seem to throw them into a house, and have them live together for the whole summer until they stop fighting? It sounds, mad, deranged, and a romantic comedy all the way! Come… Read More

Tags: love, family, drugs, pain, hate, girl, boy, crime, fighting, high_school, commitment, drug_abuse, rehab, argue, drug_dealer

Book / Young Adult

March 20, 2010

Reads: 351

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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Emily Carter seemed to be like everyone else in school: good grades, stayed away from the stoned people in school, and generally hated school. But, there's a secret side to Emily that no one knew about. At least, until now. Now, the one guy who shouldn't have found out, Patrick… Read More

Tags: depression, friendship, family, humor, romance, adult, life, passion, heart, hate, drama, angst, young, teens, alcoholism

Short Story / Literary Fiction

December 14, 2009

Reads: 255

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

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A Young Girl Looks Back On Her Life… Read More

Tags: abuse, alcoholism, summer, teenager, farm, drug_abuse, shoplifting, escapism, suburbs, juvenile_delinquent

Essay / Non-Fiction

November 25, 2009

Reads: 4375

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

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Written for Human Development Fall 09 Read More

Tags: technology, hope, violence, ignorance, adolescence, drug_abuse, domestic_issues, socail_isolation, generation_differences, supressed_issues

Book / Mystery and Crime

November 08, 2009

Reads: 420

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

There are those who walk through life at peace with their past for certainty in the righteousness of their actions, and there are those who run blindly into numbness for fear in the realization of how deep the venom of their vices seeps into the lives of strangers. When a… Read More

Tags: drama, crime, redemption, revenge, urban, desperation, drug_abuse

Book / Thrillers

November 01, 2009

Reads: 653

Shelves: 1

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Throughout adolescence, the South Shore city coffined Riley with shards of guilt reflecting on relationship speedballs and infecting memories of a lost innocence – a past he has struggled to keep at bay. Leaving, the last miles and broken milestones begin to flash by in flashbacks and his own reality… Read More

Tags: loss, teen, darkness, acceptance, fear, suspense, survival, redemption, forgiveness, urban, understanding, drug_abuse, domestic_issues, valience

Miscellaneous / Song Lyrics

November 01, 2009

Reads: 60

Shelves: 1

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about wanting to leave Read More

Tags: love, secrets, loneliness, violence, darkness, acceptance, desire, fear, suspense, innocence, urban, friends, guilt, drug_abuse, valience

early works relating to Reflections Read More

Tags: love, loss, pain, violence, darkness, trust, sex, redemption, forgiveness, poetic, drug_abuse, domestic_issues, valience

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