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"I created a short motivational writing piece focused on encouraging readers to believe in themselves, over come challenges, and keep moving toward their goals".
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Hey friends, I hope you’re having a wonderful day! If you haven’t seen my post yet, go check it out—you won’t regret it. I also have another motivational post, so be sure to check that one out too. Thank you, my friends!
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🕯️ I just published a new fiction piece: Caged.
This story explores family, sacrifice, motherhood, and the weight of carrying everyone else while quietly struggling yourself.
What starts as an ordinary day with a grandmother and her grandson slowly becomes something much heavier.
✍🏽 While writing Caged, I wanted to explore what happens when we spend so much time taking care of everyone around us that we forget to take care of ourselves.
The “monster” in the story represents more than just fear. It represents the things we suppress, the emotions we carry, and the parts of ourselves we keep locked away because life keeps asking us to be strong.
Writing this piece also gave me another opportunity to practice what I’ve been learning about character development, dialogue, imagery, and showing emotion through fiction.
📖 Read Caged on my Substack:
👉🏽 https://leylandthewriter.substack.com/p/caged
If you read it, I’d love to hear your interpretation:
What do you think the monster represents?
And if you enjoy following writers as they develop their craft, you can subscribe to my Substack for more of my fiction, creative reflections, and writing journey. ✨📚
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Caged
A grandmother carries the weight of her family while battling a darkness she can no longer keep contained.
"I created a short creative writing piece focused on storytelling, emotions, and engaging readers through simple and meaningful words".
