She sat down and asked, “Are you ready to play?”Her tone was empty. “The reason escapes me.”“The reason for?”“Any of it,” she answered, appearing deflated. “I’m not even sure I remember how to right now.”After studying her for a moment, she asked, “When’s the last time you took a deep breath? None of this is real.”She inhaled deeply and slowly. Exhaling, she looked up to meet her gaze. She held it until she... more

Why must I work to recognize myself again?And how much longer until exhaustion and apathy dictate what that will look like forever.• Written by Taylor DeVayne• All rights reserved• www.TaylorDeVayne.com

“You’re still here,” she said, smiling when she saw her. “Why are you still here?”“It doesn’t feel like we’re finished yet.”“And when will we be finished?” she asked.“When you take all the parts of my soul and rend them into tiny pieces.”Unable to hide the spark in her eyes, her tone was inviting. “And how much longer will that take?”Quieter than a whisper, she answered. “What time is... more

She stood on the boundary, waiting as she walked toward her, leaving the lake behind.  “Are you ready?” she asked.“Almost,” she replied. “You?”“Almost.” She smiled.“Shall we sit?”Raising an eyebrow, she looked around. “Here? No. This isn’t the space you hold for me.”She smiled slightly, and they walked until they reached a small wooden table with two chairs. Silence held them for a moment while they stood on... more

She had nearly reached the door when the notes of desire stopped, and she heard the question.“What shall I name our song, amore mio?”Looking back, she found her motionless, still turned away from her. Allowing a softness to touch both her eyes and her voice, she answered. “Heartbreak and Bondage.”• Written by Taylor DeVayne• All rights reserved• www.TaylorDeVayne.com

Still sitting next to each other, without a score for their conversation.She turned to look at her. “How long will this last?”“Until I’m finished,” she answered, the only thing touching the keys being her stare.“Finished writing? Or destroying her?” Met with a sharp glare but no words, she continued. “You really can’t have one without the other, can you?”Letting her gaze fall back onto the keys, her fingers gently touched them... more