http://slow.writerscafe.org/PearlDane The original writings of author Pearl Dane en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776000662 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 AnaMy friend, the enemyMy own demon in disguiseThe one who haunts meThrough my sunken eyes.My beauty, my passionThe weakness makes me strong.Her deviled lies,They hypnotizeAnd force themselves upon us.There's no escapeNow you're here And it's too late,To run away and close the gates,Who've hidden us.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1393880/ I am brokenAn empty shellJust following this routineWearing a maskSo no one noticesAnd no one noticesHow I wake up hopelessDreading the dayNo one noticesMy tears behind my face http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1374972/ I wander the streets of forgotten souls.The lost, the lonely, the pretty, the precious.All lost through the city of time,Millions, billions of spirits.No one remembers,Everyone forgets,Everything becomes lost,Lost in the city of time.The old, the young,All scorched from our memories.Everything fades.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1374969/ Let it out,Scream it loud.Let the world know your name,Tell them your story.Scream it loud,Scream it for the stars and the sky.Yell it through the tears,For all the world to hear.They know nothing,Only their make-believe lies.Nobody knows, nobody knows.How could they know?For you're all alone,Dancin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1374963/ I didn't sleep that night, too many things were going through my head. I was with my counselor during dinner time, so at least I didn't have to face that terror until morning.Jackie was asleep in the bed across from mine. She was quite quiet and slept soundly. I didn't understand how, but I guess sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1366552/ "Loretta Jane Adams. Correct?"I nodded. I refused to answer this condescending, useless man. I did not want to be here. After my parents heard, they signed me up for a treatment facility right away. I don't need it but they didn't listen. They never do."So why are you here, Loretta?" he said.Silence.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1365539/ "Loretta Jane Adams. Correct?"I nodded. I refused to answer this condescending, useless man. I did not want to be here."So why are you here Loretta?" he said.Silence. Nothing was said. I wouldn't even look at him. He deserved no answer, no respect."You're here because you're sick, and you need help... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1364343/ "Loretta Adams to the office please."I startled at my name. I never went to the office. Why would I need to go to the office? Now everyone was staring at me. Even the teacher, Mr. Jorgenson, was looking. I could feel my face turn red, the blood pounding through my veins. What were they waiting for? .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1363434/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1363429/ Well, I guess I should tell you about me, especially since I know this story the best. Where to start though?I'll start with my family. I love them dearly. We're all quirky, and we work well together. We're extremely close. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1362974/ Chapter One of Misfits http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1360912/ Prologue of Misfits http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1360907/ These are the stories of a group of misfits, the wallflowers of life. These are the stories of love and anger, but ultimately, of friendship. These are the stories of us. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/PearlDane/1360902/