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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Pioneer Village: A wonder hidden in small town Nebraska
Unless you know me personally, I'm going to guess that most of you reading this have no idea where Minden, Nebraska is. With a population of less than 3,000, and only a handful of good places to eat, it is often not on people's radar. However, this is where I was born and raised.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Wander
The Worst Good-Byes
The sky was slowly starting to turn dark, the occasional street lamp turning on to brighten the bland, grey streets. The grass was turning bright green as the last April snow melted, and the trees attempted to bud once again. The two friends stood in front of the house, quiet. The one’s car stood, running. The other friend remained on the sidewalk. They stared at each other silence, knowing what was coming next.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Humans
Adult Hobbies are Hard. Top Story - February 2022.
I've been out of school for nearly 5 years. Since then, I spend the majority of my time working, sleeping, cleaning, eating, and drinking. I watch TV (and way too much TikTok), I play with my dog, I play some video games, and pre-Covid I went out a lot.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Longevity
I Hate Left Turns. Top Story - February 2022.
Monday. Halloween 2016. It was a really basic day, which is why we didn’t see it coming. I had on my favorite jeans, my favorite earrings. I got out of class at 11:15 and called my “friend” to let him know I was ready for our lunch “date.” (He was essentially my boyfriend, but we were on a “break” that didn’t extend past this day.)
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Wheel
Beware
Beware. This is your official warning. Pay attention, take notes. The information included below could greatly affect the next few months of your life. If you ignore this advice, it could lead to devastation -- your home, your family will all be affected. If you use this advice and stick to it, you might just save yourself from imminent destruction.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Lifehack
Lost in Anxiety
Heading home. You send the outgoing text. You pull out of the driveway, shivering, not giving your car enough time to properly warm up. The winter evening is cold, and you left your coat at home. The only thing between you and the frigid air is your favorite flannel.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Psyche
The Adventures of Argos
Dear website thing Momma spends too much time on, My momma has told me all about this weird online thing that she writes on. I don't really get the point. I would prefer to knock her phone out of her hands so she can pet me and play fetch... but I heard that there's a new challenge about your canine companions, and I like when things are about me.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Petlife
Rescued
~~~ The slight shaking and whirring of the ceiling fan were the only sounds in the dark room. She stared straight above her, unable to see light of any sort. The barely-furnished bedroom felt like a prison, a torture chamber. She was chained to the bed, unable to move her own body.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Fiction
