http://slow.writerscafe.org/DarkRider The original writings of author Dark Rider en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776142880 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Release me from the chains that bind my heart.Cease the pain that has etched its mark on my soul.Ease the anger that courses through my blood like fire.Stop the tears that flood from my eyes, drowning me in sorrow. Kill the hatred that infects my mind. Where is .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1709031/ Eventhough Drake had teased me most of the day yesterday, I longed for my friend tobe by my side once again. The reason for that feeling was because Daisy hadinvited her own friends over to the house without my knowing. Normally, Iwouldn’t have cared. However, these friends were fr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1598282/ Aftermy little “bonding” session with DD, if you would even call it that, Mr.Graceling had decided to raise my work load. Though, it more or felt trainingto me, training to care for that stupid black horses. The past two days hadbeen filled with nothing but grooming tips and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1584502/      “Idon’t care what he said, I’m not taking care of that thing!”     Daisylet out a sigh and glanced at me over her horse’s back. “I know that you don’twant to. To be honest, I don’t know why my .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1535131/      One moment I was asleep, and the next, I was shaken awake. My eyes blinked open and spotted someone beside my bed. Turning my head I saw Daisy looking down at me with a concerned expression.     “Jace, are you okay?” she asked. “You were.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1497034/      For the last three weeks, the only thing on everyone’s mind was prom. What will they adjust on the dress? Who will do Daisy’s hair and make-up? What will they do before and after the prom? 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XD http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1393234/ Sorry if this is a boring chapter. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1388237/ Mainly a filler chapter, and just to get a little more familiar with the characters. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1379864/ Sorry in advance for all grammar/spelling mistakes! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1357342/ Inspired by the song "Someone Who Cares" by Three Days Grace. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1339748/ I apologize in advance for any errors and boredom you may experience while reading. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1328050/      As soon as Mr. Graceling stopped the truck in front of the house, I quickly hopped out of the back of his four-door Ford F-150 and headed towards the front door. I could hear the others following, but so far not one of them has said anything about the way I had acted at the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1288212/ NOTE: I'M A PROUD CHRISTIAN, AND DO NOT AGREE WITH WINTER'S VIEW OF RELIGION! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1257599/      I laid there on the soft surface I had woken up on earlier, eyes closed and lights turned off. I don't know where everyone has gone to, but I really don't care. One moment of peace was what I wanted. Just one moment to be alone and not worrying about them watching me. I've .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1241771/ Inspired by the song "Welcome to the Masquerade" by Thousand Foot Krutch. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1229385/      Three days. Never have I thought the days could pass so slowly. Even though I had been kept busy with packing and working on my flying, the days seemed to not want to end. It's as if they weren't looking forward to the day I had to leave, like me. The thought of leaving, esp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1218593/      Every detail of my room's ceiling was now etched into my mind. I've been holed up in here ever since I left the barn. One thing that was actually going good for me was that Mrs. Graceling wasn't anywhere near the kitchen when I entered the house. So I quickly disappeared up.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1215327/      If I had to listen to one more fact about the ranch or horses, I was going to explode!      For the past 6 hours I suffered through the tour of the whole ranch, and I do mean the whole ranch. Mr. Graceling had me get into an old, beaten up and rusted '.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1208701/ Sorry if nothing much happens in this chapter. 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XD http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1179928/ :3 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1179432/ A Fullmetal Alchemist fan-fiction idea. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1179428/ Sorry for bad writing. :/ Blame Writer's Block. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1176797/ “Fromthis day forward until you have reached the age of eighteen, you will live onthe Graceling’s ranch.”Those words echoed through my mindas I scowled at the window. Usually, I would just brush them off. I received somany house arrests that it was pretty much a normal .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1166597/ The first book of the Cold Winter Nights Trilogy. Look at Author's Note. :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/DarkRider/1165632/       My mind was racing while my heart seemed to stop. Everything around me melted away, and no sounds reached my ears. Time seemed to have stopped as I stood there in fear, shock, disbelief, and grief. 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