A Dusky Rose (Collection of Short Stories)
written by Winter Lily
Short stories that I've written over time. In chronological order. Trigger warnings are: Suicide, depression, anxiety, murder. I will write individual warnings for each story. Feedback is welcome
Last Updated
05/31/21
Chapters
12
Reads
500
Author's Note
Chapter 12
So, ten short stories by me. I hope one day to add more to this collection, or perhaps start a new one. It was a completely random idea I had, to do this. My writing is usually kept personal and locked up, but here I am, sharing ten short stories that have carried me through months, through hard times, through good times.
As I said before, each story has a meaning. Each story has something special about it. Each story was written because of a certain thing. I'm more than happy for anyone to send me ideas on how to improve my writing, or just their general opinions on my writing style, or the stories themselves. I honestly don't mind if you message me because of these stories, whether it's in a negative or positive way. I only ask that you stay polite, I'm aware that my writing isn't for everyone, and I know that I'm by no means a genius when it comes to writing, but that doesn't mean I haven't put any effort into it. So please, civility is good.
The Other One -
Yes, I'm aware that it's not exactly schizophrenia, and it's not exactly psychosis. It was more something I took bits and pieces from everywhere. I hadn't spent much time researching either schizophrenia or psychosis when I wrote this, my research came much later, around the end of last year, so I'm aware that the information isn't always accurate. I did however, use the warnings: "schizophrenia" and "psychosis" because it was the closest thing I could think of. I was in no way attempting to degrade those with schizophrenia or psychosis.
Nope -
Yes, it's all implied. Yes, it's all up to your imagination.
What Do You See? -
No, I hadn't lost anyone to suicide when this was written, though it had been close. For all those who have, hang in there, please. Losing people is awful, that much I know, please hold on. Things may not be okay now, maybe they won't be okay for awhile, but that doesn't mean they won't get better. It's okay not to be okay.
Dancing -
Have fun using your imagination
49 -
Stay safe everyone, please. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here. There will always be people that are willing to help you.
Isabelle, Isa, Murderer -
Yeah, I don't really know what to say about this one. No, I haven't murdered anyone?
Questions and Risks -
This one was originally written for my dad. However, I changed a few things after I gave it to him, and so here it is. I really need to write more about aliens.
Waiting -
Yes, it's incredibly short. Yes, it had basically no plot. Yes, I just wrote it randomly one day because I needed to write.
That Dusk -
No, I haven't ever been abused. To everyone who had: Please hold on, I can only imagine how horrible it is, and I don't even think my imagination can stretch that far. I don't know how it feels, but I do know that there is always a way. You are loved. You are so, so important. I promise.
Ashes to Ashes -
Ah, yes it's fairly long. It's also part of what I hope will turn into a novel, but I thought that first part could possibly fit here. No, I haven't been kidnapped, nor in a situation even vaguely similar.
As I said before, each story has a meaning. Each story has something special about it. Each story was written because of a certain thing. I'm more than happy for anyone to send me ideas on how to improve my writing, or just their general opinions on my writing style, or the stories themselves. I honestly don't mind if you message me because of these stories, whether it's in a negative or positive way. I only ask that you stay polite, I'm aware that my writing isn't for everyone, and I know that I'm by no means a genius when it comes to writing, but that doesn't mean I haven't put any effort into it. So please, civility is good.
The Other One -
Yes, I'm aware that it's not exactly schizophrenia, and it's not exactly psychosis. It was more something I took bits and pieces from everywhere. I hadn't spent much time researching either schizophrenia or psychosis when I wrote this, my research came much later, around the end of last year, so I'm aware that the information isn't always accurate. I did however, use the warnings: "schizophrenia" and "psychosis" because it was the closest thing I could think of. I was in no way attempting to degrade those with schizophrenia or psychosis.
Nope -
Yes, it's all implied. Yes, it's all up to your imagination.
What Do You See? -
No, I hadn't lost anyone to suicide when this was written, though it had been close. For all those who have, hang in there, please. Losing people is awful, that much I know, please hold on. Things may not be okay now, maybe they won't be okay for awhile, but that doesn't mean they won't get better. It's okay not to be okay.
Dancing -
Have fun using your imagination
49 -
Stay safe everyone, please. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here. There will always be people that are willing to help you.
Isabelle, Isa, Murderer -
Yeah, I don't really know what to say about this one. No, I haven't murdered anyone?
Questions and Risks -
This one was originally written for my dad. However, I changed a few things after I gave it to him, and so here it is. I really need to write more about aliens.
Waiting -
Yes, it's incredibly short. Yes, it had basically no plot. Yes, I just wrote it randomly one day because I needed to write.
That Dusk -
No, I haven't ever been abused. To everyone who had: Please hold on, I can only imagine how horrible it is, and I don't even think my imagination can stretch that far. I don't know how it feels, but I do know that there is always a way. You are loved. You are so, so important. I promise.
Ashes to Ashes -
Ah, yes it's fairly long. It's also part of what I hope will turn into a novel, but I thought that first part could possibly fit here. No, I haven't been kidnapped, nor in a situation even vaguely similar.
