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My fingers slide over the keyboard. Sweaty and shaking. I see how my blood leaves a slippery trail from the "d" to the "i". It hurts, but I bite my lip and resist the urge to scream. I have to send this mail. It's the last thing I have to do before I'll leave. My index finger presses the "e" and I stop there for a second before my finger continues to end the sentence with a dot. Yes, I'm done.
With my other hand I reach for the mouse and with wet eyes I look at the button "send". It's blurred and I can barely read it. My hand starts to shake.
But you have to send it. You have to!
As I click, a sob escapes my mouth and another tear rolls down from my eye. The tear mingled with my mascara and turned black. I know look terrible. And I don't care, not anymore. I look at my metal chess set. The white king fell and lies there. Defeated. The black king stands beside him. Cold. Hard. No emotion. That's me. I killed myself. And I don't care.
You do care! You heard me? And you shouldn't.
My mail has been sent and I shut the window on my screen. Staring straight into dark. My background disappeared a while ago and my computer refused to put another one. I don't know what happened, tell me, why should I care? Life is over. Game over. My ESCape button won't work anymore.
So many chances, and I failed them all.
You're such a loser...
Yes, I am. With a deep sigh I turn around to grasp the bloodied knife.
I'm ready.
You wanted me to die. Don't you lie to me now. I know you did. I heard it in your voice, saw it in your eyes. Hate. You hated me. Yet you said you loved me, so badly. So fucking badly. Liar. You won.
Kill now, it's time...
I will, yes, I can go. I sent the mail. She will know and understand why. But I do not wish her to tell others about this. No... I have to deal with this, it cannot go on, can it?
You know you're not insane. I'm not insane, sweet one.
Stop it! I grab my head with both of my hands and finally I let go of the scream that has been building inside of me. I'm so confused, and everything hurts. My body, my brain, my heart.
Let go of it! Listen to my advice, go...
I resisted too long, it's too tempting now. I'm sorry, love. So sorry...
You don't need to be sorry for what's right.
It's not right. It broke me. You know it did. Why do you keep haunting me?
Do it.
I cut my wrist, again. More blood flows and it drips to the bloody floor. Everything's red. And blurry again. And dark. Why dark? No... It's comforting now... but I'm too confused. Please. Why am I listening?
Do it!
I moan of pain, it stings badly. I cut my arms, my legs, my stomach, my chest. Here I am, lying on the blood red floor. Defeated, like the white king. I killed myself. You asked me to and I listened. Black, everything's black. Black or red. Bloody death. Suicide.
Yes, my sweet suicide...
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Comments: 127

Octobii [2012-05-13 20:42:23 +0000 UTC]

It's deep and twisted, something That a lot of voices tell their person to do it. I relate to it quite we'll.

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DaKiNgAdAbLiNg [2010-11-03 00:34:45 +0000 UTC]

That's really good. Im starting to write and I need some adequate critique from a fellow writer. I recently wrote an intro to a novel im preparing to create entitled "The Saint of Scabs". The intro to the story also qualifies as a short story. You should check it out, Id appreciate some feedback.

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Starscreamsgirl1315 In reply to DaKiNgAdAbLiNg [2010-11-08 00:46:41 +0000 UTC]

At least you don't have a writing diorder in writing books. lol. I wrote the prologue to my book a year ago and i just now started chapter 1. and i jump from book 1 to book 4 to book 2 writing random chapters. don't do that cuz it'll drive you cazy

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musicnote458 [2010-08-20 13:57:01 +0000 UTC]

somebody needs a hug! *hugs you*

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SuicidalMaterpeice [2010-06-05 17:06:48 +0000 UTC]

i do believe ... this is like BEAUTIFUL. that might be a strange way to describe it. but it really iz beautiful

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Xx2cute4evaxX [2009-11-23 01:11:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow...I hope you feel better. *Hugs* Don't feel depressed. And if you cut yourself, don't. It's bad. *Wants to cut myself, but can't cause I too scared* =_=

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Wataru12012 [2009-10-02 00:43:51 +0000 UTC]

Idk Why But i think The Story Is Really Pretty! I Really Like The Story ^__^

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victoriancuriosity [2009-07-16 05:57:13 +0000 UTC]

I enjoyed this very much. I like your style and I think it is something a lot of people can relate to... Very interesting over all!

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paintedbluerose [2009-05-15 02:54:45 +0000 UTC]

Wow. For someone who writes a language that isn't their native tongue, first off, wow. All of it was amazing. I really like the feel of it-the deep dark depressingness of it. I think that might be because of my closeness to depression. Esp the thoughts of suicide you have here. It's a common thought and the way you write it is amazing. Detailed, but not too much. The italics give it a nice feel to it. Almost like the person's crazy? Anyways, all in all, I loved it.

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Darklink557 [2009-03-12 01:34:31 +0000 UTC]

love the story but something to say to help awesome has an e in it (for ur discription)

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eliwingz [2009-02-06 08:24:13 +0000 UTC]

I love the depth of thought that came to it. I think we are creative at those moments when we feel so down, and you see things around you in a different light, more bleaker tone, more practical and more real. Very nice composition.

Hey maybe you could read a series of short stories of mine also and you could tell me what you think of it. English is also not my native tongue, so pardon my grammar if its all over the place sometimes.

here are my short stories [link]

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ALSMPZ [2009-01-23 20:28:21 +0000 UTC]

I really like how you connected the guy killing himself with the knocked over king of chess.

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zgstaS [2009-01-15 06:04:55 +0000 UTC]

Ohh, I really like this. It's a hard topic, but you wrote well about it. I could see the (chaotic) emotional state of the person...
Aside from one or two mistakes, this is great. Wish I could write like this

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Paola-Tosca In reply to zgstaS [2009-01-15 14:22:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so muchly!!
I'm sure you can write like this too, I always found this site quite helpful: [link] (found it recently XD )
What two mistakes did you find? *curious*

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zgstaS In reply to Paola-Tosca [2009-01-15 21:56:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh, they're very minor... "I know look terrible" You missed an I
but it doesn't make the story any worse
Thank you so much for the website! I'll check it out.

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LostInLove127 [2008-12-23 03:47:09 +0000 UTC]

wow, this gave my chills

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ImpossibleLife [2008-12-21 15:11:12 +0000 UTC]

been there...i mean i have felt like that.

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ALISHAeskimoKISSES [2008-11-22 11:06:56 +0000 UTC]

wow thats amazing, u write so well..

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Paola-Tosca In reply to ALISHAeskimoKISSES [2008-11-22 23:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so muchly!!

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xGothiChickx [2008-11-09 02:30:50 +0000 UTC]

*weak cry* That's awesome! D: Not the slang, but I am full of awe. That's amazing.

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Kitafee [2008-11-04 11:37:07 +0000 UTC]

i have a day to write a short story for homework.
ARGHH please can you give me some advice.
lol. its my most recent deviation.
ive only just got started.
i love yours D
its so real.

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x-julius-caesar-x [2008-07-18 02:48:03 +0000 UTC]

wow. this was really good.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to x-julius-caesar-x [2008-08-13 11:17:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very muchly! ^^

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TheDarkNewcomer [2008-07-17 21:14:19 +0000 UTC]

Well, I have one thing to say for starters: So emotional. And I don't mean like the teenage style/clique. I mean I could feel the character's pain, and while you didn't really make clear why they were doing this, you hinted at it, and made it that much more interesting. Since you asked for critique, I'd just suggest putting more of a plot into it if you were to continue this style of writing, and a less stereotypical character. Still, though, great stuff! Loved it.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to TheDarkNewcomer [2008-08-13 11:17:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very very muchly for this amazing comment! I'll be sure to keep your advice in mind when writing

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la-quinn [2008-06-23 11:10:53 +0000 UTC]

wow.... Hi i'm kind of a wannabe writer, but you're brilliant.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to la-quinn [2008-06-24 14:39:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so muchly!
I'm very sure you're a better writer than me though!

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la-quinn In reply to Paola-Tosca [2008-06-24 14:50:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm not, getting a bit better though.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to la-quinn [2008-06-28 12:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Practice makes perfect. Or in this case, just write down your feelings, analyze them and compare them with something else. That's what I did

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la-quinn In reply to Paola-Tosca [2008-09-01 10:00:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the tips.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to la-quinn [2008-09-01 15:44:08 +0000 UTC]

Always welcomed

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xfridayxcrazx [2008-06-21 20:54:34 +0000 UTC]

this touched me.......excellent writting!

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Paola-Tosca In reply to xfridayxcrazx [2008-06-30 03:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so muchly hun!!

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Writer2Be [2008-05-13 19:57:03 +0000 UTC]

This is really good! It's deep and raw, and wow. Very good!

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Writer2Be In reply to Writer2Be [2008-06-23 21:43:50 +0000 UTC]

No, thank you! Haha!

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Paola-Tosca In reply to Writer2Be [2008-06-23 11:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! <3

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roleplay [2008-05-06 14:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Very impressive. I enjoy your writing style.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to roleplay [2008-05-07 16:39:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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roleplay In reply to Paola-Tosca [2008-05-09 16:02:47 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh heh. You are welcome. *Hugs back* ^____^

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Jannette92 [2008-05-01 09:49:57 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is hard stuff. It's not a game, not at all. I really like it, but scaresme a little too.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to Jannette92 [2008-05-05 17:15:06 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry that it scares you, but thank you very muchly for your comment!!

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Jannette92 In reply to Paola-Tosca [2008-05-05 17:25:23 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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AJezzy [2008-03-05 04:08:50 +0000 UTC]

Shoot I cried. I get all that you typed. I love it.
*favorites*

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Paola-Tosca In reply to AJezzy [2008-03-06 12:00:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thank you so much! I'm sorry that it made you cry!

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AJezzy In reply to Paola-Tosca [2008-03-07 03:29:29 +0000 UTC]

haha Its okay. Yay hugs?!! xD

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BlueFairy-07 [2008-03-01 20:20:57 +0000 UTC]

This is very powerful.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to BlueFairy-07 [2008-03-03 10:55:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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BlueFairy-07 In reply to Paola-Tosca [2008-03-03 16:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Most welcome!

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Wolfbane13 [2008-02-17 21:45:14 +0000 UTC]

wow, very touching. it was great, sometimes i feel the same way.

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Paola-Tosca In reply to Wolfbane13 [2008-02-17 22:38:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very muchly! Though I hope that you never ever have to feel like that again!

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