Challenge
Challenge of the Week LXXXVII
Descriptive Writing. One of the four foundational elements of the written word. You can write about anything you want, poetry or Prose; but make sure to focus on your descriptions. Whether you're describing a character, a setting, or an emotion, we want the imagery to leap out of the page. But tread lightly - there is such a thing as too much description. We're looking for that perfect balance. Imagery that sings, but doesn't scream.
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Compulsion.
Squeak. The sound originates at the very back of my throat, on the left side. Too far left. Squeak. Again. Right side. Not far enough. Squeak. Squeak. I've overdone it now - too much noise at the back and I'm still not balanced. I must maintain balance, symmetry, order. Perfection. A throbbing pain erupts in my throat as I rub it raw with my noise. Squeak. When everything feels okay again, then I can stop. I'm so close. So close to perfection. Squeak.