Author: thearrowrock
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A stryzga is a mythological creature from slavic folklore, a female demon or vampire-like figure, feared to pray on travelers in the night. According to myth, people with odd peculiarities such as those born with two sets of teeth, those who did not grow hair in their armpits, or those with a unibrow or some…
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The bathroom is nice at least. That’s sort of Finn’s one saving grace in this moment, sitting on the lid of a toilet in an apartment they’d never been to in a part of town they specifically avoided so that they might have never had to live through this exact encounter. Their eyes skirt over…
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This hurt is ambivalent This hurt is true If love is war I call a truce Distant with self Sometimes I just feel so unattractive Even in peace Feelings fight I am so in love with myself that I am horrified Full of so much hate I cannot breathe So stupid I am terrified So…
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A man poisoned by the air which fills his lungs he shrugs and smiles, yet it is not felt amongst the frigid air. He seeks guidance and comfort without fault of his own his seeking is not seen. For a man who walks alone feels his heart made of stone He smiles at eyes walking…
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The day before harvest everyone was excited to finally become a part of a nice home-cooked meal. The corn was ready to be buttered, the wheat was excited to be a warm loaf of bread, and my family was excited to bathe in a nice, warm pot of stew. Everyone had come to terms with…
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Drip. Drip. Drip. The sound echoed incessantly across the quartz and iron walls that formed the underground prison. Drip. Drip. Drip. The acid drops fell one after another into the rusted bowl suspended by trembling hands just above his head. Drip. Drip. Drip. There were but two other noises that dared pierce the silence of…
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Black paint, rug, Rubber gloves, bleach, Sponges, trash bags, Wine, wine glasses, kitchen knife set, Melatonin supplements, Ice packs, band aids, Neosporin, gauze dressing, Shovel, gardening gloves, Kill Alexander Chloe Dee is a 2nd year Lindenwood student studying Creative Writing. She has loved creating stories since childhood and has a particular interest in exploring human…
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A kingdom fell under a drought which caused a deep famine. The king and queen did everything they could to heal the land and take care of their people. They even told their children that if either of them found a way to heal the land, that child would get the throne. They had two…
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Take me back To when we were kids Back when boys Were too gross to kiss When the only drugs Were cootie shots We could be anything From princesses to astronauts When we played outside For hours on hours The tall playground slides Turned into castle towers When the world was colorful Dreams as bright…
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You were so feeble and alone. You were a charming little sprig, but alone. I was grateful to help you shine To water and nurture, you Filling in your gaps where you never could. I gave you everything I had. I reveled at your growth, As each one of your buds began to blossom. Now…
Arrow Rock Literary Journal 