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Conclusion/Beginning: The Meaning of Freedom [egnellahC sdrawkcaB]

Sometimes we keep secrets so terrible, we have to bury them as deep as we can. But just as a wound kept covered can only fester, unable to heal, the secret only gets worse. It eats away at you.

But you can’t tell anyone, because nobody will believe you. Especially when you’re just a kid. They’ll just think you’re just lying. Or worse – they’ll put you in a mental institute. Like they did with me.

When I was 18, they had me formally evaluated again. I knew better by then – I knew how to lie, how to make the secret seem like the lie they wanted it to be. I was able to fool the doctors.

“Your psychosis seems relatively controlled, Angela, so if you’ll agree to twice weekly sessions with a licensed therapist I don’t see any reason why you can’t be released of your own volition.”

My own volition. Such beautiful words. I found out what they meant the day they let me go. I looked up the word “volition” in a dictionary. It meant my own will. These words meant more than just that, though. They meant my freedom.

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Conclusion/Beginning: The Meaning of Freedom [egnellahC sdrawkcaB]
John Perkins
Posted 3 months ago

I’ve always loved the sound of “volition.” It’s an awesome word, and a great one to end/begin this fantastic series with. Congratulations on putting this spectacular piece together.
I’m curious how you wrote it. Did you write them in the order they were posted, or did you write out the story and post it in reverse?
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ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫
Posted 3 months ago

What will she do with that freedom? Will it overwhelm her? I’m hooked ..
Need more! :)
Awesome stuff.
Conclusion/Beginning: The Meaning of Freedom [egnellahC sdrawkcaB]
Ana Cristina
Posted 3 months ago

Thanks for reading, guys.
@JP, I wrote this backwards, in the order it was posted. It took a lot of revising, going back into edit sometimes to make sure everything fit. But I already had the story in my head, so I knew where I wanted to take it “next.”
@ ALR0613 , This story is written backwards, so to read what happens next, click on prequel.
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Mistress Elsha Hawk
Posted 3 months ago

Great backwards series! I was so hooked on reading I’ve neglected to comment on each individually. But I give you 5 stars!
Conclusion/Beginning: The Meaning of Freedom [egnellahC sdrawkcaB]
PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)
Posted 3 months ago

Awesome backwards series. If I could have given you more than 5 points I would have.
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.:band baby:.
Posted 3 months ago

Amazing Ana! This was writen beautifully, and I was hooked through each and every sequel. Nice job, thanks for entering!!
LoA
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thebetweenspace
Posted 3 months ago

“Volition!” That’s the word I was searching for earlier today… This was another great series from you. You never disappoint.
Conclusion/Beginning: The Meaning of Freedom [egnellahC sdrawkcaB]
JLaughter
Posted 2 months ago

I’m blown away, heh. My previous comments still stand. Very well written, especially considering that you actually wrote it backwards…something I can’t imagine doing. I’m such an A to B to C kind of guy…
Either way, great way to end/begin all this, Ana! Loved it.
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Flute Loop<33
Posted 2 months ago

I agree with Pyro, I would give you wayyyyy more then 5 stars if i could have =]