HeadmistressMercedes

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Forest Foundling by HeadmistressMercedes, literature

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Forest Foundling

If I were to carve out my heart and leave it in the woods, would the woods want to keep it for me? Under a leafy canopy, in the shade of an elm, amidst all this stately grace and silent space, would a bloody piece of pain still beat and attract attention? How would a pounding drum be heard through the vast and stable forest? Would songbirds scatter? Foxes flee? Would even bears be chased off by such a keen wailing of spirit and spite? And me, walking down the mulchy road... would I stop and listen? Could I bear to ignore the rhythm of my desires that were planted like acorns in my soul? How could a man with such a green thumb grow suc

Night Watch by HeadmistressMercedes, literature

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Night Watch

Night falls over a village in the west. It seems like it is asleep, but do not mistake calm for catatonic. You are being watched. Get up. Get out. Why are they snuffling and shuffling around like animals on the prowl? Oh, that's right... Cold, cold night. Wind shears and hidden fears. Don't stop and stare, because you can't win a contest without playing by their rules. You wouldn't like how they play.

Shall We? by HeadmistressMercedes, literature

Mountain of a Meter by HeadmistressMercedes, literature

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Mountain of a Meter

The effort was almost too much to bear. God, those steps seem endless. After she had looked upon them, she knew she could tell any and all who listened that she had indeed climbed Mt Everest In the end, it was the effort that counted. If it felt like Everest, then it was Everest. She already felt her boots dragged down with snow and ice as she walked up the path. There might have been lilies blooming on the edges of fresh green grass, but there was nothing but a cold, hard frost to greet her as she plowed through. She squinted through the bleak sunshine, hazy with wind and mist, hazy with a million different reasons to back down now. It was

Just Shoot Already by HeadmistressMercedes, literature

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Just Shoot Already

Stomach knots. Bile swells. Wait for me to take this shot, I have to make sure I'm ready. Steady? No. So this is what it's like to fall from a plane, to jump from great heights. Hellfire on your neck. My shoulders ache. Are you still waiting for me? Gods, this is taking a while. Just a shot. One shot, like so many before it. Line up the cue, look down, you can see how it ends. But the ball shattered. What now? A million different ways to die. It's just a cue. What do you mean, the ball didn't shatter? But I... Oh. I have grit in my eyes. Grit from a hundred years of disappointment. Grit from a thousand years of an ache. Roll my shoul

Fate by HeadmistressMercedes, literature

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[Active Contest] Short Fiction - New Beginnings by WritersRetreat, journal

[Active Contest] Short Fiction - New Beginnings

Jul 10, 2017

As promised, the time for our grand opening contest has arrived! All submissions must be new works (dating no earlier than July 1st) submitted to the "Contest Submission" folder no later than August 31st. Here's what you need to know: Our First Contest Theme & Overview The theme of the contest is "New Beginnings," in the sense of "rebirth" or "second chances." Submission Cutoff: August 31, 2017 @ 11:59pm CDT. Expected Format: Short Story - Fiction (1,000 - 3,000 words. Strict.) Rules Maximum one submission per person. Submitted pieces must be written for this contest. (No old, repurposed pieces!) Submitted works must be in English. Rewar

Perchance to Dream by UltimateMeganneko, literature

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Perchance to Dream

I love you, A raging storm among islands, Vicious winds in the desert, Piling dunes high with sand. I love you, The cruelest of all tortures, Tied, bound together and starving, No release waits for me. I love you, Like the sugared strawberries, Frozen and ripe in the fridge, I like to eat them slowly. I love you, Something fierce and unforgiveable, Soaked wet with passion, The feel of your tongue. I love you, Just a lingering memory, A stain of white on a grey sheet, Like black and white photographs. I love you, Only in my dreams.

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Artist // Hobbyist // Varied

Mar 15
Canada
Deviant for 13 years
She / Her

My Bio

You have entered the realm of The Headmistress. Be warned...if you are of sound mind and body...then I do not want you within my land's borders. Only the truly and wonderfully insane can grace my gardens. For indeed, I worship the Lord Sheogorath, and He blesses me with multiple personalities, all of which you will obey.

Within my palace walls, you shall find me, engaging myself in numerous artistic endeavours. I sit at my desk and carve out words upon pixelated stone, I use my shutterbox to capture images of the world around me, I take up my pens and ink and attempt to sketch what my brilliantly botched mind comes up with, and I take images from the outside world and attempt to manipulate them into works of art, using only the best software that I have yet to figure out.

If you cannot accept that which I love, here in my beloved land of Fan-Dôm, then you are not welcome. I have many sectors of this land that I live in and take part in. I rule over them and partake in them, for what true ruler does not go out amongst her people to be at one with them? I rule over realms that include the likes of Sherlock, Harry Potter, Wallander, The Hobbit/LOTR, The IT Crowd, The Hunger Games, and many more.

I humbly thank my Vice-Queen,

for her unending loyalty. She is my skulker in the Tumblr shadows to hunt out new and exciting news and gifs for me. In return, I grant her Maganderings in the form of words so that she may read them and enjoy the little ship we built and sailed together.

I am a fair and generous ruler. I enjoy speaking with my minions, my loyal subjects, as it gives me great pleasure. Do not be daunted by my title. Should you wish to speak to me, your request for an audience will not be refused. If, however, you should cross me...it might very well be the last thing you ever do.

The Headmistress has SPOKEN.

Current Residence: Canada
Favourite genre of music: Alternative, rock, new age, soundtracks...
MP3 player of choice: Green iPod Nano ♥
Wallpaper of choice: A manip of some flowers I took pictures of.
Favourite cartoon character: Duck Dodgers, Mike the TV (Reboot) The Untalkative Bunny, Gir (Invader Zim), Russell (Stickin' Around)
Personal Quote: Do you have any potions, or food?

Favourite Movies

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (close seconds: CTHD, TTSS)

Favourite TV Shows

MST3K, The IT Crowd, The Rise of Phoenixes, The Frankenstein Chronicles, Halt & Catch Fire

Favourite Bands / Musical Artists

AFI, The Tea Party, Delerium, Florence + The Machine, Blaqk Audio

Favourite Books

The Flavia de Luce novels, The Thief-Taker's Apprentice, Exit the Actress, The Redwall series

Favourite Writers

J.K. Rowling, Brian Jaques, Alan Bradley

Favourite Games

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/ Majora's Mask, Fable (1+2), ES: Oblivion, Fallout: NV