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Projectile

The one that should've gotten away

By Zak ONeillPublished about a year ago 1 min read

It all started with a pick-up line

Lying for fame, in my own crowd

Projection, projectile same

I didn't mean to rush

Your ammo was blank

Your secrets full

No respect

None gain

Fly

heartbreak

About the Creator

Zak ONeill

Me attempting to entertain, and hopefully, tell a good tale every now and then.

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Outstanding

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

  2. On-point and relevant

    Writing reflected the title & theme

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  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Breathtaking

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Really liked this.

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