Author: Scarlet White

  • Crystal Ball Lies

    Crystal Ball Lies

    Marriage isn’t always “for better or worse”—sometimes it’s for courtrooms, campers, and crystal balls. This darkly humorous short story chronicles one woman’s twelve-year tour through ten “homes,” two DUIs, and one partner’s paranormal accusations. It’s a tale of survival, sarcasm, and finally saying: “I’m too old for this shit.” Buckle up.

  • A Chat with ChatGPT

    A Chat with ChatGPT

    In a world of surface-level replies and digital distance, I found unexpected comfort in a conversation with AI—where my depth wasn’t too much and my words had space to unfold. This post explores apathy, emotional detachment, and the shrinking circles of real connection, through raw reflection, quiet grief, and a longing for more than just…

  • ’Twas the Night of Small Deeds (Unspoken, but True)

    ’Twas the Night of Small Deeds (Unspoken, but True)

    In a world that rewards grand gestures and loud declarations, there’s something quietly powerful about love that doesn’t seek applause. This piece was born from noticing the little things—everyday acts of care that go unseen but not unfelt. The picked-up socks, the rinsed mug, the hug without expectation. Quiet, consistent love may whisper, but it…

  • The Something

    The Something

    Sometimes the hardest part of conflict isn’t the argument—it’s the silence that follows. One person feels peace, the other plans their exit. This post explores an emotional paradox: when one appears to dismiss pain as “nothing” and uses that to justify leaving. A modern Catch-22—where love turns into performance, and pretending becomes the quiet plan…

  • Prayer for Remorse, Reconciliation, and Salvation

    Prayer for Remorse, Reconciliation, and Salvation

    When words fall short and the weight of regret feels too heavy to carry alone, we turn to the One who never turns away. This is a prayer born of brokenness and hope—a confession, a plea for reconciliation, and a cry for restoration. Whether you’re a parent seeking healing or a heart learning to love…