Lost Soul
With Apologies to Roy Lichtenstein & Other Concerned Parties
"Oh Jeff, I love you, too...But..."
Play it again.
"Oh Jeff, I love you, too...But..."
Goddamn, that's creepy. What or who do you think it is?
Hell if I know. Somehow her voice is trapped in the painting, just like the image of the woman hidden beneath all that acrylic paint.
I read once about a tribe in Brazil that won't let anyone take photos of them.
Why not?
They believe it will steal their souls.
Do you think that....
Don't be absurd.
What do we tell the owner? He paid $210K for that thing.
WE don't tell him anything.
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About the Creator
John Cox
Twisted writer of mind bending tales. I never met a myth I didn't love or a subject that I couldn't twist out of joint. I have a little something for almost everyone here. Cept AI. Ain't got none of that.
The Lesions of Devotion
Every day I set myself down on the freshly cut lawn and strip myself bare. I take my guitar and finger the frets and pick at the strings, listening for dissonance. My life is dissonance. I twist the tuning pegs until each string sounds bright. Then I kneel, calves pointing behind me, kneecaps facing forward. All exposed to the breeze. I close my eyes and play the melody.
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (19)
Wow! Loved this version, so creative! Well done.
Clever angle! Glad I caught this before bed as you were featured in Vocal's Creators We're Loving. Yeah, YOU!
Yikes! Weird and has me feeling a bit unnerved 😁
Oh dear! Cleverly unsettling!😳
😂😂😂 this story was hilarious and intriguing. I love the depth you brought to this challenge and the extent you go to move beyond the ordinary. This was masterfully done. 👌🏽👏🏽
Great drabble and highly original, John. Love to read a story about a soul trapped in a picture, someone getting lost or stuck in a painting... Tight-knit writing too. Really well done and illustrated. Kinda spooky
Such a unique entry!! Love this story!
Hahaha.....clever.
Haha! Yikes! This was funny, creepy, and oh so clever! Well done, John!
John, you never cease to amaze me! Complicated sequels, essays, short stories, and flash fiction. This is fabulous!!! But.... making me long for more.
Brilliant!
Yup. I wouldn't tell him either.
I enjoy this mystery story. Great entry to the Challenge
Oooo, this was so spooky hahahahahhaha. Loved your story!
Excellent! I love this spin! You're becoming quite the microfiction master!
Damn you John! this is a clever and terrifying take! Im starting to think Ray's challenge is becoming more than he imagined! loved this!
Damn clever I was wondering what was happening then the old soul in the picture
You got me with this one!
Oooooh yeah, let the picture speak for itself. Lol. Great take