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From The Mouth Of An Injured Head – a reflection on recovering from abuse

July 15, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

Some wounds, like mine, run much, much deeper than sometimes one might expect. My injured head does not bleed, but it struggles now to rebuild its world after unwittingly watching it burn for so long. Nobody knows quite when the fire started, but now that it’s finished in a searing blaze of glory, regrowing the scorched trees seems nigh impossible. Such is the nature of waking up from the remnants of an abusive relationship. The aching dawn opens my eyes…

OTW Book 1 – Chapter 5

June 7, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

“So, what’s the plan for dinner?” Avery blazed the trail ahead of Ryder, already on the next subject. It was hard for the shorter of the pair to keep up this time around, their body weighed down by countless questions. Truth be told, they had no dinner plan. How could they when there were arguably more important questions at hand? “Ryder? Earth to Ryder!” Ryder walked directly into their sibling’s chest. Avery stood in front of them like a wall,…

Redwoods – Prologue

May 17, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

Chirpbreeze was probably the youngest warrior in the clan to have an apprentice. No, not probably. She was.

EATW Chapter 1 – Run Boy, Run

March 22, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

CONTENT WARNING: Implied/referenced suicide, drowning

Ellen wouldn’t have wanted this for Esko. She would’ve sobbed openly and kicked and screamed and punched every officer as Esko was lead to the city gates. She would’ve broken free and ran out there alongside him, promising that if he was going to die in the wilderness, she’d be there with them. Ellen would’ve never left his side.

OTW Book 1 – Chapter 4

February 25, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

Just as one set of questions was answered, a whole new set unfurled like ferns in spring. Ryder heaved a sigh and shook their head in the rapidly dimming light, watching as the last of the sun seemed to follow the girl like a loyal pet.

OTW Book 1 – Chapter 3

February 16, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

Two figures – one in red plaid with antlers and the other in a gold-trimmed cloak – stood parallel across the water to her, looking as startled as she was.

Drifting – Art Piece

January 13, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

You can find the speedpaint of it here: https://youtu.be/-3NnyX7LDCI?feature=shared My first time actually using color theory, and my first time drawing anything underwater.

There I Am! There I Am Again! – art piece

January 3, 2024 PotatoTheMoose

Lyrics from There I Am, There I Am Again by Fleshdumpster Cat with a god complex. What sins will he commit?

Not The Same – art piece

December 23, 2023 PotatoTheMoose

Started as a vent piece, later turned into a lighting experiment. Background image taken by me on a trip to San Diego. It’s mostly about change, nostalgia, and growing up.

Constellations Over Us – Book 1 – Chapter 2

December 9, 2023 PotatoTheMoose

“Reese…” the red-clad fae whispered the name over and over again, as though familiarizing himself with its very feel and taste. “Reese, Reese, Reese… It’s a good name. Strong.” “It’s Welsh. My mom always said it meant ‘fire’ and ‘enthusiasm’.” Reese watched Glais crack another smile. Despite the eeriness of his needle-sharp teeth and blood-red eyes, he had a charming air about him, especially whenever he grinned. He dressed in a vest and a white shirt with billowing sleeves, like…