M Dannenfelser
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Married Midwesterner who loves reading, writing, and cats.
Part-time daydreamer, full-time nerd.
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A Helping Hand. Content Warning.
The church basement was dim, filled with the quiet murmurs of the support group. Some shared moments of pain and guilt; others offered words of encouragement and compassion. A few, like me, remained silent. I focused not on their words, but on their "auras," sensing a mixture of exhaustion, despair, and reflection. Only Jason, the group leader, felt different—empty, with an edge of trepidation.
By M Dannenfelserabout a year ago in Fiction
The Unseen
Julia's train sliced through the blizzard, a lifeline threading through the heart of a frozen wasteland. She was alone in her compartment, the rhythmic clatter of wheels on tracks a soothing, if monotonous, companion. Outside, the world was a blur of white, the storm obliterating any distinction between land and sky.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Fiction
The Hearing. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
The room had been an icy echo chamber. A biting coldness had greeted me as I'd stepped through the door, my footsteps sounding louder than seemingly possible. Now, seated at the far end of a long mahogany table, I found myself almost envying that initial chill. My body felt like it was roasting inside a suit that was too formal, too tight, and a temperature that was now too stifling.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Chapters
From Innocence to Insight: Navigating the Nuances
In the soft glow of youth, during the tumultuous transition to a freshman in high school, I ventured into the realm of self-expression through my first ever written piece. It wasn't an assignment or a task, but a self-inflicted venture into vulnerability—a love poem. Raw and unfettered, it was inspired by a boy who unknowingly occupied a significant space in my adolescent heart. Every line, dripping with youthful exuberance, was a testament to the sheer intensity of a first crush.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Writers
Igniting the Flames of Knowledge: My Journey with Fahrenheit 451
In the tender years of middle school, I found solace in the labyrinths of words. To me, books were bridges to fantastical worlds or enlightening realms. It was during this pivotal phase that I stumbled upon Ray Bradbury's magnum opus, "Fahrenheit 451". Many of my peers grumbled about another assigned reading, but this one captivated me. While I already cherished literature, this masterpiece confronted me with a haunting dystopia, challenging me to reevaluate the role of books in our lives and society.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in BookClub
The Beauty of Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain is an unparalleled cinematic gem that delves deep into the complexities of forbidden love. Its poignant portrayal of raw emotion, juxtaposed against stunning landscapes, speaks volumes without words. The film challenges societal norms, presenting love as a universal language while transcending boundaries and expectations. A profound emotional odyssey.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Critique
The Last Heist
Clarence, a wily and seasoned time-thief, held an enviable yet exhausting power. He had stolen enough time from the world to live forever. But his immortality was a monotonous purgatory. Each sunrise brought the same sigh, each sunset the same longing for an end.
By M Dannenfelser3 years ago in Fiction
The Time Pickpocket
Rhea was no ordinary thief. She held a peculiar skill: an ability to steal time. With a brush of a hand, a fleeting glance, she could pocket unnoticed seconds from a yawn, overlooked minutes from an idle stare, and tuck them neatly into her own lifespan.
By M Dannenfelser3 years ago in Fiction
