Monthly Archives: March 2016

Eccentricity (The UnSent excerpt)

Posted on March 24, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

“I have never even seen you until 5 minutes ago.” I tell him, annoyed. “Why would you ask me such a question?” “I want to know the answer,” he informs me, his eyebrows pinching in a frown. “And the only way … Continue reading →

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Warmth (The UnSent excerpt)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

“Whoa, what just happened?!” Denton yells, stumbling backward. His eyes are transfixed on the ball that he is holding in his hand. I watch, seeing the ball grow bigger and brighter. The color of the ball is similar to honey; … Continue reading →

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If Only

Posted on March 11, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

The sun peeked in through the window, lighting up the room. But it could never illuminate the place she called home.

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Why?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

The white horse pranced, ready to be free. Sunlight glared off his white coat; she had bleached it the night before.

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Sorrow

Posted on March 11, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

Her once beautiful hair, now gone.

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Inspiration Strikes

Posted on March 5, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

I’m writing, my pen swirling and curling across the page. My emotions are palpable, woven into the story, as inspiration strikes. My brain moving so fast; my hand can’t keep up. Hold that thought. Wait, what was that? A pause, … Continue reading →

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A Time to Consider

Posted on March 1, 2016 by perfunctoryperfectionist

So, I guess you probably don’t know why my pen name is Perfunctory Perfectionist. Or why my site is called Neither Apples Nor Oranges. I also suppose that you don’t really care. But since I don’t know, I’ll explain anyway. … Continue reading →

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