A Forsworn Fantasy

All of author Gabriel De Palo’s ramblings, works, WIPs and general discussion.

Tag: slice of life

  • Thirty-four

    Thirty-four

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    Gabriel De Palo
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    The midday sun streams through my blinds, golden light piercing my eyelids and finally waking me from my deep slumber. I let out a long, drawn-out yawn, stretching my arms up and letting them flop back down into the bed. I open my eyes, not even needing to rub the sleep from them, and turn…

  • Twenty-seven

    Twenty-seven

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    Gabriel De Palo
    in

    “That shit’s bad for you, you know.”  I turn my head to the side to see my coworker sitting on the bench beside me, grimacing at me. I slowly chew the hunk of chocolate I’ve just bitten off, enjoying the sweet moment of bliss, ensuring the last little bit slides down my throat before I…