Shelby Larsen
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Spinner of Fractured Fairy Tales
Drawn to justice, buried truths, and the silence between the lines
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The Girl in the Basement: Reimagined
Drops of water hit the pages of my book. Choosing to ignore them, I continued rereading the same paragraph I had been working on for the last hour. I found myself brushing my long golden hair back behind my shoulders. The bare lightbulb swung slightly, shifting shadows in the basement.
By Shelby Larsen12 months ago in Fiction
Adult Hobbies are (Still) Hard
A few years back, I wrote an article called “Adult Hobbies Are Hard”. It was all about the struggle to find something fun to do as a grown-up—something that’s not too expensive, doesn’t take up all your free time, and actually keeps your interest for more than a week. Spoiler: it’s harder than it sounds.
By Shelby Larsenabout a year ago in Motivation
Why I'm Mad at You. Content Warning.
I. More Than Politics—A Question of Values The morning after the election, I stared blankly at the news updates on my phone: Donald J. Trump would be the next President of the United States. I didn't just feel disappointment, I felt fear, anger, and disbelief.
By Shelby Larsenabout a year ago in The Swamp
Diary from Your Fat Friend. Top Story - June 2024. Content Warning.
You stand in your closet, turning from side to side, sucking in your "stomach." I watch from my perch on your bed. We both stare at your reflection in the mirror, and I dread the question I know is coming.
By Shelby Larsen2 years ago in Viva
9 Reasons my Dog wouldn't Survive in the Wild
I'm sure I'm not alone in watching a few too many dog videos on TikTok or Instagram. When I think about the fact that our dogs today descended from wolves, I can't help but laugh. Even my dog, who has herding in his DNA isn't exactly built to live his life outside.
By Shelby Larsen2 years ago in Petlife
