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Christopher Slagle

@christopheresl2

Writer of science fact and science fiction. Bird-dad. Life-form. Fueled by chocolate and wine. There are four lights. All opinions my own. #amwriting #scifi

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What’s a still from a movie or TV show that will completely devastate anyone who has seen it, but seem completely unremarkable to anyone who hasn’t?

What’s a still from a movie or TV show that will completely devastate anyone who has seen it, but seem completely unremarkable to anyone who hasn’t?
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The therapist said he was going to help me work through my trauma and get rid of the resultant neurosis. “You can’t get rid of that neurosis,” I replied. “That’s a load-bearing neurosis. Without it, my whole personality would collapse.” #vss365 #sffiction

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I don't necessarily dislike "show, don't tell" as advice, but a lot of showing can end up weighing down readers. Something blunt or straightforward can be a nice complement to that--coffee after a rich dessert.

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“Let me ask you something. You ever take a look at yourself in the mirror, and feel like the wrong face is looking back at you? Ever wake up remembering a dream that feels so much more real than your real life?” #satsplat

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Stanley’s visage hovers before you, flames in his eyes and a wicked grin on his lips. “Why are you doing this to me?” you gasp. “Vengeance?” “Justice. This is the end.” “Are you going to kill me?” His grin stretches wider. “Oh, no. It’s much too late for that.” #satsplat #vss365

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4 year-old: Are we going to the store? Me: Nope. We have to go vote. 4: Voting? I did that at my school! Me: Who did you vote for? 4: Legos. Me: What was the other choice? 4: Stuffed animals. Me: I have literally never been more jealous.