The Summer That Never Ended

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The car rumbled down the winding road, swallowed by towering pine trees and the thick scent of earth and rain. Ryan sat in the backseat, forehead resting against the cold glass, watching as the world blurred past him. His parents sat in the front, chatting idly about the upcoming vacation, while his younger sister hummed a tune, oblivious to his reluctance. A summer trip. Another forced excursion into some distant town his parents had chosen in an attempt to "bring the family closer." As if that ever worked. He was already overwhelmed with stress—college applications, constant pressure, and the gnawing feeling that nothing in his life made sense. He didn’t need this trip. He needed time alone. The town they arrived in was nothing spectacular. A small coastal village, hugged by rolling cliffs and open fields, with streets so quiet they felt frozen in time. The air smelled of salt, and the wind carried the distant echoes of seagulls. It was the place where everyone knew everyon...
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🎬 Behind the Scenes: How I Write My Stories ✍️🌙

 Ever wondered what goes on before a story ends up on the blog?

Well, here’s a peek behind the curtain—my thoughts, quirks, rituals, and everything that brings a story to life. 📖✨

🧠 1. It All Starts With a Feeling

Sometimes it’s sadness. Sometimes it’s nostalgia. Sometimes it’s a single line that pops into my head at 2 AM and refuses to let go.
Before I even think of a plot, I focus on what I want the reader to feel. 💔💭

📓 2. The Idea Hits Me Randomly

In the shower. While walking. Listening to music. Staring at the ceiling. Ideas come when I least expect them.
And when they do… I scribble them everywhere—in my notes app, on sticky notes, or the back of my hand (true story 😅).

🎶 3. Music = Mood

I have playlists for heartbreak, horror, loneliness, healing, and everything in between.
Music helps me set the emotional tone of the story even before I write a single word. 🎧✨

🪞 4. I Talk to Myself (A Lot)

Yes, I do. I speak lines out loud, act out scenes, or just whisper dialogue under my breath to see if it sounds natural.
It’s weird. It works. 😅

⌛ 5. The Writing Zone

Late nights. Dim lights. A quiet room. That’s when the magic happens.
I sit down, open my laptop, and just write. I don’t edit while writing—I pour my heart out first and fix it later.
Some stories take hours, some take days. But every one of them takes a piece of me.

💔 6. The Emotional Toll

Writing sad or haunting stories isn’t easy. Sometimes I cry while writing them. Sometimes I need a break.
But I keep going, because if it moves me, maybe it will move you too. 🌧️🖤

🔁 7. I Read It Aloud

Before I post, I read the entire story out loud—to myself, or to the silence in my room.
If it flows, it stays. If it stumbles, I fix it. I want every sentence to feel real.

📤 8. Hitting Publish

The scariest part. I always wonder:

“Will anyone even read this?”
“Will it make someone cry?”
“Will they scroll past it or feel something?”

But then I remind myself—even if one person connects with it, it’s worth it.

💬 9. The Best Part? You.

Every comment, every message, every “I felt this”—that’s what keeps me writing.
You’re not just a reader. You’re part of the story now. 🧡

🕯️ A Final Thought

Writing isn’t just a craft. It’s a form of survival.
A way to make sense of the mess in our hearts.
And for me, every story is a quiet whisper saying:

“You’re not alone.”

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