lament of the wooden dragon It is a terrible thing, to ache to destroy oneself. And with it comes the constant struggle between destructive desire and the instinct of self-preservation. Alas, there cannot be
fragile vessels with invisible contents It wasn’t a very difficult technique to learn, though it took a lot of practice. And also some trial and error and a very soapy sofa before I
the magic number Math has never been my strong suit, but I do love numbers individually when they don’t require addition or subtraction or complex calculations. When they can just be what they are
sunken ships & siren songs They say the sea is filled with nothing but claw-snapping creatures and danger. That it should be avoided at all costs, that it is something to fear. I can’t
precarious There are more birds who cannot fly than you might expect. And those who simply choose not to, for their own personal reasons. Grounded by choice or broken wings or lousy magnetoception. Though
hotel story It used to be the kind of place that bubbled with stories to the point of overflowing. Guests could hardly keep up with the gossip. Every night another happening. Another scandal. The