Another day, another 5 minute free write
Brought together by @mariannewest. The weather has shifted from its normal lovely and sunny to a more gloomy overcast, which I think may have influenced my writing a bit, hehe. I actually wrote two versions of this exercise today. The first one, this one, I liked, but felt it contained a bit too much of gloom to it, so I wrote another one.
California to me is many things. The struggles I'm going through have made my senses quite keen and I'm always watching. This state is truly an amazing place filled with amazing people but...well, I'll let you read to get a feel of the different facets.
So, without further ado, my Five minute writing exercise written on The worlds most dangerous writing app
A place where dreams come to die and where nightmares come to life.
Hills ablaze, coasts awash with ichor, people flock to this place lured by the intoxicating aroma of success. Fooled by the easygoing and chill,but below the surface lurks a truth that cannot be denied.
To be here, you must want to be here. This place is not for the faint of heart. It demands your all. Dream big, dream of what might be, dream a dream that outshines all others. Be yourself, do what you want, there are no limits here.
A paradise, to be sure, but one that must be earned. Those who live here will take you to your limits and far past what you ever thought was possible. Live or die, no one notices. Only success is seen and everyone else fades off into the distance.
Do you know who you are, what you want?
It will show you. And you might not always want to see what was hidden in the shadows of your mind and soul.
Do you have what it takes? To walk the streets of paradise. To bath in the warming sun, to drink it's glorious life? There is no rest, no relief, only the path you must walk to stay in this place of dreams and nightmares.
Beware, you come here to live the life you've always wanted, but may end up dying a death you've always feared. Success, failure, it all depends on you in this place.
Hope you enjoyed this quick free write. And, as always, would love to hear what you think. :)
Michael
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