How Did This Get Written?

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2015.02.04

“‘For fuck sakes Karen.’ Craig turned off the television and stood up from the couch to face her, his face crinkled with worry. 'The asteroid that was supposed to miss us is on a new course. It’s heading straight for earth and scientists confirmed we’re all going to die.’”




2015.02.04

“The once refreshing bottled beer now tastes like piss as it dances upon my disapproving tongue.”




2015.02.04

“I woke, caked in vomit and pain as the sun arose, and trickled down to the beach, relishing the cool salt breeze on my chapped face.”




2015.02.04

“Craig stepped behind Karen and interlaced his arms around her waist.”




2015.02.04

fucking attention whore asteroids




2015.02.04

“He walked across the ceiling on his hands.”




2015.02.04

“She is a woman, she is a brown bat, she is both things at once.”




2015.02.04

“‘Barney…Barney…I heard what happened at the laboratory this morning and I’m sure it’s not as bad as–’”