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Most recently published stories in Humans.
Fright Night
It’s a dark October night. We had just gotten back from our honeymoon when a dear friend sent us an invite asking us to be in Universal Studios for a surprise. Honestly, I should’ve seen this coming from a mile away, but I wanted to trust that she wasn’t that mean. We stand in a cleared out part of the park in front of the American Horror Story Haunted House. My entire body stiffened because I knew what was coming. How could I have known that she would hold on to this kind of information for so long? The only reason I even came was because I knew he would be here with me. His big arms softly wrapped around my middle holding both of my hands in his because he knew how freaked out I would be of this whole situation. We patiently waited for the two camera men to ready their equipment for the shoot. He lightly kissed my neck then nestled his face against mine. His warm cheek melted my heart like it always does. I turned my face to his to kiss that cheek and tuck my face into his neck. To the outside observer, we looked like the perfect picture of love, but to us it wasn’t just a picture, it was the real deal.
By Tori Miller8 years ago in Humans
An Ode to the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
She was conflicted. No. She was conflict incarnate. She suffered from MPDG (Manic Pixie Dream Girl) syndrome, a diagnosis offered up by the latest asshole in her gallery of rogues. Citing her initially welcoming nature, he called bullshit on the close of their nocturnal interaction. A healthy serving of whiskey in, she resembled more raving Mr. Hyde than refined Dr. Jekyll, foaming at the mouth and raving about his inability to adapt and "just go with the flow, dude." The fucker didn’t even have the decency to prescribe a proper sedative for her. That doctor role play from the other night didn’t come with an Rx Pad after all.
By Charlyn Arellano8 years ago in Humans
Richard Major
Richard Major, he is The Valley’s Most Authentic. When I met him, I had a feeling that he and I were going to click. There was something there immediately, whether I was able to see it in the beginning or not. Rich is straight up about everything: in life, in love, in spirit, in music. Everything is truthful, straightforward, right and justified. I've honestly never met anyone like him. Immediate connections with people are rare; that's why each and every one of us recognize it when we encounter it. It's inevitable, unavoidable, and beautiful.
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 4)
I finally made it to my last year of CK. I was feeling on top of the world. I wanted this to be my golden year. I worked hard to become a senior. I was now focused. I had only one goal: Go to college. I was anticipating nothing short but great things for myself. Musically, I spent my entire summer getting ready for a music conservatory. With Mr. Williams’ help, I had practiced the Hayden Trumpet Concerto until it rang in my head on a daily basis.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 3)
I had a really good time last year-too good a time. Now, I was more on my own than ever before. I felt like I was no longer a part of the St. Catherine of Sienna crowd even though I still had to identify myself in that manner. It was just a formality or an affirmation. It wasn’t like I was saying that I loved it. I just wanted to be sure that if there was another Maurice Bernier, and it could have happened, roaming CK, I was the one who suffered through SCS. Now, I was beginning probably the hardest time since I entered the place.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Braxton Stewart
First of all, thank you, for reminding me of my all-time favorite Fall Out Boy song. I feel like if I make it to the end of the world, the only person that’ll be fighting alongside me is you. I think that’s why we are the way we are, why we’re best friends. I can always see you fighting for me, and with me, no matter what happens. We’ve been side by side for years now, a friendship like yours is something sacred, and undeniably unforgettable.
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 1)
I have lived in Hell for close to nine years—nine long, tough, trying years. I went to school there. I learned my academic subjects there. I had to wear a uniform. I even went out to play in its yard every once in a while. Actually, I do remember going home from time to time to have lunch.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Hannah Falcon
Significant moments in our lives pass us by without us noticing; and we don’t figure it out until they’re already gone. We walk around aimlessly, searching for a way to keep up with what’s ahead and the things we left behind. We miss so many things when we don’t value them while they’re there. The same goes for people, and that’s definitely how I feel about Hannah.
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
Trouble in The Bedroom
So, there's this thing that my wife does in bed that drives me crazy, and not in a good way. To be fair to her, it's something impulsive and entirely involuntary, yet every night she torments me by doing it - seemingly more vigorously than the previous night, like some sort of petulant defiance.
By Mark Williams8 years ago in Humans
Elizha Sanders
There was a point in my life where I truly thought I had it all. Everything made sense. My life had balance. But that was long before I knew I was meant to have one foot on either side of the line. That was before I started to understand who I was, what my life actually needed, and how in my case, balance was overrated. I thought I had it all, but that was before I met Elizha.
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
