T.L. Hicks

Two New 2022 Writer’s Prep Book

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Maladaptive Daydreaming A Mental Disorder or a Branch of the Creative Mind?

“I’m often daydreaming, and it’s because I’ve always liked the idea of there being something more than the normal world.” — Samantha Shannon (From Brainy Quote) For my whole life, I have been a homebody. As a child, I would stay in my room, listen to music, and pretend to be with the band, playingContinue reading “Maladaptive Daydreaming A Mental Disorder or a Branch of the Creative Mind?”

A Conversation With The Husband

Fire ant in hipScurrying down my stump,Engulfing my paw. Snake restrictsUnable to shift.Hot water,Epsom salt.Subdue the sting,Relax the grip. “Come, my husband.Sit a spellAnd answer me this, Why do I love cats?” No thought, no concern.Words found their wayThrough the mazeHe did say, “Because you’re a psychopath.” Once again, I did ask,“Why do I loveContinue reading “A Conversation With The Husband”

If I Should Die

If I should die before I wake,I pray the Lord, my Soul, to take.But before you do, make sure I’m dead.Then burn me up and spread my ashes all over this land.

THE STORY IS NOT OVER UNTIL WE SAY IT’S OVER!

“There’s a time and place for everything, and I believe it’s called ‘fan fiction.’” ― Joss Whedon. It is the night, the season 10 finale of the “X-Files.” It is dark outside. You have the lights off, popcorn in one hand, and soda in the other. You are nice and snug in your chair. TheContinue reading “THE STORY IS NOT OVER UNTIL WE SAY IT’S OVER!”