Pursuit stories, books, poems, and more

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Poem / Poetry

February 25, 2025

Through cracks in identity, ‘Pursuit’ reveals the weight of desire, the masks we wear, and the endless cycle of losing and pretending. Read More

Tags: poetry, life, poem, pursuit

Poem / Poetry

February 19, 2024

Reads: 149

Comments: 1

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Do you remember when someone pursued you like you were there last meal? You went on that date and they surprised you. This poem reminded me of that moment. Read More

Tags: nerves, pursuit

He is going home now. Whatever is going to happen to him now? Read More
He is on a long trip. Where is he really going? Who is pursuing him? Read More
It is very cold and dark. Some people seem to be pursuing them. Who is to help them out? Read More
He is being pursued. Who is following him and why? What is going to happen to him now? Read More

Tags: escape, spy, pursuit

chapter 1 of Skylar's run. Read More

Tags: escape, horse, pursuit

Reads: 1081

Comments: 2

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If you can just find a way to keep going you might just make it! Read More

Tags: escape, pursuit

Short Story / Horror

January 08, 2017

Reads: 1114

Comments: 3

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Andy and Carla wait to see if either Matti or Sam will make it back. Read More
A leading private detective is led a long and complicated dance by the cunning leader of a bandit gang. Read More
Nothing is ever safe, not even happily ever afters. To those in the Delivery Corp., there are three rules:everything is private,fast,cheap. Quincy Darby takes these laws seriously. However, a package from a stranger that can change everything puts her in a battle between the job she holds dear and doing… Read More
A prankster plays a trick on a brutal man, who pursues him to the bitter end. Read More
The Mysterious Girl was essential to our survival... Read More
A man pursues a woman in a grocery store. Read More
Ren and Kem grew up together in a secluded village. One day a strange visitor sends their paths spiraling further and further apart and far away from their home village. Will the friendship of these young men survive in a torrent of magic, thievery and intrigue? Read More

Poem / Memoir

December 16, 2014

Reads: 720

Comments: 1

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This work is a depiction you will complete in your pursuit of truth. Many have travelers in those path where wind turns down icy storms yet one among few races this edge without limitless contribution. It is just a starting of few days ahead where your vest is one vision… Read More
Tom Mcgregor is just trying to make a living. It's just that there are some others that would rather he didn't. Read More
The sad tale of a soulful baller and his pursuit of life, love and happiness against insurmountable odds. Read More
Choran, a 13 year old Chinese immigrant moves to San Francisco due to economical issues where he encounters a new lifestyle and experiences a new culture. Step by step, him and his family overcomes obstacles to pursuit happiness. Read More
A journal entry from a traveler journeying towards Ayagil. Read More
After a failed attempt on the Grand Duke's life, Sigismund must escape to an Organization safehouse across the river... Read More
... Hilton, pursued by two thugs - steals airplane, escapes, then crashes... Read More

Reads: 492

Comments: 2

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Consequences of time travel. Read More
Chasing happiness across an endless field of dreams Always wanting more and never getting there Working for a distant goal and never living now Wishing you were something that you’re not The further that you push it seems the further off it goes But one thing is true in life… Read More
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