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I Hear Voices – Fighting the Fifth

Voice Week – I Hear Voices: 

It’s the final day of voice week.  (Not fair!  I was having fun. -Stephanie, you must organise this again )  There has been a lot of creative entries, why don’t you pop on over to here and check them out.  If you have missed out on my previous submissions, click here (voice 1), here (voice 2), here (voice 3) and here (voice 4).  Here’s ‘voice 5′; my entry for today continues with ‘The Fight’.

UPDATED: I have amended the below text; therefore, if you receive email subscriptions please have a re-read so that you enjoy the piece as it should be.  I edited late lastnight so it was not perfect, this morning I was not feeling great so I could not check it until now; I hope this does not inconvenience you too much.

 (As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)

The Fight – Voice 5:

“Hit her, hit her” it encouraged.

I refused.

“Hit her!”

My teeth crunched –I didn’t budge.

“Kill her” the voices said; they became two, three , four…

“Hit her”

“Kill her”

“Push her”

My fists clenched.

Her nails dug in deeper, skin pierced, lined, scarred, bleeding.  It stung –my eyes, misty; I turned to leave; her fingers twisted my skin –my gut reacted as I spun around; my claws sliced her arm.

Did that just happen -or was that my messed up mind?

“Kill, kill, kill” the words swam in my head

‘Go away’ I wanted to scream, my eyes brimming; I ran up the stairs.  I kicked it shut; it locked.  With my feet I sunk into the floor, my scratched hands clawed my ears –the voices sang harder, louder into a deafening shriek.

“Hit”

“Kill”

“Push her”.

“Sweetheart, are you alright?” her soft voice filtered through the chaos of my mind.  “Please let me in.”

I crushed my eyes tight, my fists melting into the floor; I mustn’t open the door, I just can’t…

“Hit”

“Kill”

“Push”

“Kill”

“Kill”

“Kill”

My skull found the door with a thump.

I mustn’t; not whilst they’re here, this strong; she’s safer on that side of the door…

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So, that is the final voice for this fab-tastic challenge.  What do you think of it?  How does this voice differ from the last four voices (if any)?  Do you have a favourite voice?  Which one etched into your mind?

(I have not been able to pop by blogs and comment -still catching up with my family, I will do my best in the small pockets of free-time I have; I hope you can be patient with me.)

This is all from me for now, I’ll be back tomorrow with a Showcase Sketch (possibly an artwork or poetry -I can’t decide just yet; if you want to help me out, then by all means please feel free to let me know in the comments below).

As you already know, thoughts and comments are encouraged as always -even if it is just a word -as ‘all good discussions start with just one word‘.

Pdf document:  I Hear Voices – Fighting the Fifth

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Want to read more?  Here’s a selection for you:

Like poetry?  Here’s a couple of my favourites:  Homelessness – Barking Dog (Haiku)

One of your firm favourite reads:  Challenge Taken: Moon of Change – The Prologue & Epilogue

A book review:  The Trust a Novel by Sean Keefer

Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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If there is a topic you would like me to look into and explore in my own yikici-kind-of-way then please feel free to leave a suggestion in the comment box below or for those of you who are a wee bit shy drop me a line via my contact page or email me at admin[at]yikici[dot]co[dot]uk

Care to join me for some collaborative work or want to be a guest blogger?  If so, email me at the above address.

I Hear Voices – The Fourth Fight

Voice Week – I Hear Voices: 

It’s day four of voice week!  There has been a lot of fabulous entries, why don’t you pop on over to here and check them out.  If you have missed out on my previous submissions, click here (voice 1), here (voice 2) and here (voice 3).  Here’s ‘voice 4′; my entry for today continues with ‘The Fight’ (the first one to be 100 words exactly -woo hoo!).

 (As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)

The Fight – Voice 4:

So what if I pushed her?

Her eyes steamed,

Her lungs exploded…

My thoughts giggled as the pranks, taunts enraged her more.

My eyes strained to listen then danced as it peaked through the gap in the door; she picked up speed, engines roaring; she slipped.  I began to shake as if an earthquake struck -a tsunami to follow; I let the pressure release, doubled up as my sides hurt from the hilarity of her response –always the extreme, a drama queen!

So what if I pushed her?  She needs to chill out, let me be and forget about dad.

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Did I succeed in creating a good voice?  How did you find the voice; can you guess who this voice belongs to?  What kind of character might they be?  How does this voice differ from the last three voices (if any)?  Tomorrows voice just came to me and I think it will be just perfect for the task at hand. *grins*

I’ll be back tomorrow with another post for voice week (the fifth voice for the same scenario above).  So, until tomorrow, think smart and remember to keep smiling and staying-A-positive.

As you already know, thoughts and comments are encouraged as always -even if it is just a word -as ‘all good discussions start with just one word‘.

Pdf document:  I Hear Voices – The Fourth Fight

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Want to read more?  Here’s a selection for you:

Love challenges -particularly Flash Fictions?  Take this month’s (extended due to error on my part) challenge (you still have time to participate):  Challenge (Re-)Issued: Turner’s Tapestries

Life inspirations:  My Encounter with Fate!

One of the most searched topics and one of your favourite reads: The Joys of Nutella Cake –My Angst with it!

Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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If there is a topic you would like me to look into and explore in my own yikici-kind-of-way then please feel free to leave a suggestion in the comment box below or for those of you who are a wee bit shy drop me a line via my contact page or email me at admin[at]yikici[dot]co[dot]uk

Care to join me for some collaborative work or want to be a guest blogger?  If so, email me at the above address.

I Hear Voices – The Third Fight

Voice Week – I Hear Voices: 

It’s the third day of voice week!  There has been a lot of fabulous entries, why don’t you pop on over to here and check them out.  If you have missed out on my previous submissions, click here (voice 1) and here (voice 2).  Here’s ‘voice 3′; my entry for today continues with ‘The Fight’.

 (As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)

The Fight – Voice 3:

I noticed the cuts on my hands as I locked the door with all my strength; the pain singed through to my gut.  I collapsed to the floor; tears crept down my face.  My body shook as she pulled on the door handle, her fists pounding on my back; if I didn’t love her so much I would leave, that was my option but I couldn’t, I knew that, it was no longer a choice for me –it never was, I couldn’t leave her, not after what dad did to her.  No, it was not an option; I just have to grin and bear it.  This has to be a teething problem, yesterday was the first since dad left and now this…  She’s only looking out for my best interest –well, I hoped –no willed that to be true.  I gritted my teeth as I begrudgingly stood up; I turned to face the door, now was not the time to be afraid, I reached for the lock, she needed me too.

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Did I succeed in creating a good voice?  How did you find the voice; can you guess who this voice belongs to?  What kind of character might they be?  How does this voice differ from the last two voices (if any)?

I’ll be back tomorrow with another post for voice week (the fourth voice for the same scenario above) and possibly a Thursday Topical Tête-à-Tête (all depends how today pans out).  So, until tomorrow, have a delightful day -remember to keep smiling and staying-A-positive.  You deserve the best in life so why don’t you take steps towards that goal of yours.

As you already know, thoughts and comments are encouraged as always -even if it is just a word -as ‘all good discussions start with just one word‘.

Pdf document:  I Hear Voices – The Third Fight

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Want to read more?  Here’s a selection for you:

Love challenges -particularly Flash Fictions?  Take this month’s (extended due to error on my part) challenge (you still have time to participate):  Challenge (Re-)Issued: Turner’s Tapestries

Life inspirations:  My Encounter with Fate!

One of the most searched topics and one of your favourite reads: The Joys of Nutella Cake –My Angst with it!

Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.

***

If there is a topic you would like me to look into and explore in my own yikici-kind-of-way then please feel free to leave a suggestion in the comment box below or for those of you who are a wee bit shy drop me a line via my contact page or email me at admin[at]yikici[dot]co[dot]uk

Care to join me for some collaborative work or want to be a guest blogger?  If so, email me at the above address.

I Hear Voices – The Second Fight

Voice Week – I Hear Voices: 

So, it’s the second day of voice week!  After reading various comments here and on fellow voice week participants I have realised there seems a different approach to how we rewrite the chosen prompts/scenarios etc…  Therefore, I am intrigued on how this will pan out; let’s see what you make of ‘voice 2′ in today’s entry of ‘The Fight’.

 (As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)

The Fight – Voice 2:

I slammed and locked the door shut as she ran after me.  She shrieked as she slipped up the stairs.

Unwanted moisture formulated around my eyes -it stung like acid ‘for the love of all things good -get over it’ I thought as I switched on the stereo and yanked up the volume to its max; Linkin Park blared out,

‘Crawling in my skin,

These wounds they will not heal…’

a malicious grin now evident on my face as it drowned out her pathetic rage.  The pounding on the door came through like a light rain tapping on the window.  I lay on my bed, hands behind my head, laughing to myself –knowing how the irritation would fuel her further.  Serves her right –she shouldn’t be meddling in my business; yesterday was one thing but today’s quite another matter entirely.  I’ve had enough -she keeps this up and I’m walking.

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Did I succeed in creating a good voice?  How did you find the voice; can you guess who this voice belongs to?  What kind of character might they be?  How does this voice differ from yesterday’s voice (if any)?  I’ll be back tomorrow with another post for voice week (the third voice for the same scenario above).  So, until tomorrow, have a glorious day -remember to smile and know that the world is as good as you make it.  All good decisions come from the heart, so treasure it wisely.

As you already know, thoughts and comments are encouraged as always -even if it is just a word -as ‘all good discussions start with just one word‘.

Pdf document:  I Hear Voices – The Second Fight

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Want to read more?  Here’s a selection for you:

Love challenges -particularly Flash Fictions?  Take this month’s (extended due to error on my part) challenge (you still have time to participate):  Challenge (Re-)Issued: Turner’s Tapestries

Writing tips and ways to source inspiration… Recycling -but not as you know it…

One of your favourite reads: ROW80 – Round 3

Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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If there is a topic you would like me to look into and explore in my own yikici-kind-of-way then please feel free to leave a suggestion in the comment box below or for those of you who are a wee bit shy drop me a line via my contact page or email me at admin[at]yikici[dot]co[dot]uk

Care to join me for some collaborative work or want to be a guest blogger?  If so, email me at the above address.