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With evening fast approaching, I combed everywhere for signs of a cave. Or just the sight of a man. What I’d do with him would be marvellous. God knows. So that was it. I continued until I came to a brook. And there sat a man. His hairs and eyebrows were gray, even though he…
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Her heart thumped sporadically against the now softened cage of ribs inside her. Droplets of overly salty sweat rained down from her hairline, she reached up for her hair with clumsy fingers and greasy clumps fell away, some sticking to what her hands had become.
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I leaned in and pressed my lips against his own. They were soft. He kissed back. I know he did. I swear, he kissed me back. And for a few seconds there was only Maverick and Reston—hiding in a bush during recess and locking lips in a safe space.
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The house across the street wasn’t there anymore; there was a jagged hole, like a tooth had been ripped out. An old man, wearing shorts and not much else, had limped past her, bleeding at the head; the bright red of his blood was the only colour Maria remembered under all the dust.
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In “Ascension: The Jake Matthews Saga,” Jake, a blind teenager lacking purpose, is transported to the planet Figueroa to stop The Great Figueroan War. He learns swordplay and unites with allies, including Thalia, to save both worlds. This imaginative fantasy explores themes of resilience and transformation, earning a 5-star rating.
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After the positive pregnancy test, I became something ancient—maternal with my nesting habits and my constant hunger. I watched the body I occupied grow and change, a ship of Theseus rended from flesh. Joy and anticipation replaced desire and pride. The horrible things pregnancy wrought on my body—hyperemesis, preeclampsia—were signs of something greater, a life…
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The Big Game Poetry Collection is a literary movement addressing spirituality, survival, and emotional truth. It has evolved into an artistic ecosystem, blending literature with fashion and digital storytelling to foster discussions on grief and identity. The recent feature in BARBORA Editorial Magazine highlights its growth and community engagement.
