Heroes Exist (I'm Just Not One of Them)
Written for this contest, hosted by H. Quinzel. Inspired by the lyrics of Seven Nation Army, by The White Stripes.
A warning for language and mental instability of the POV character.
It's rated R for a reason, kiddies.
A warning for language and mental instability of the POV character.
It's rated R for a reason, kiddies.
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EIGHTEEN
Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. -
NINETEEN
It's so obvious he's trying to pass as a normal happy person. -
SIX
The bad news is we don't have any control. -
EIGHT
The good news is you can’t make any mistakes. -
FOURTEEN
The joke is, we all have the same punchline. -
THREE
Full-time drudge. Part-time god. -
ONE
The whole world is a disaster waiting to happen -
TWENTY-THREE
You have a choice. Live or die. -
TWENTY-FIVE
Every breath is a choice. -
TWENTY-SIX
Every minute is a choice. -
TWENTY-SEVEN
Every time you don't throw yourself down the stairs, that's a choice. Every time you don't crash your car, you re-enlist.