Inspired by Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Flamboyant & Reena’s Xploration Challenge #307
He watched the sun set over the horizon, then took a deep breath and jumped.
You see, he wasn’t as flamboyant as everyone thought he was. He made life look exciting and easy while his insides slowly imploded with each new day. It was all a sham, and he was a great actor. The world around him was fooled and incredibly shocked when they read about his demise.
No one knew of the loneliness he felt and had endured since childhood. When he became an “adult,” it got too real for him. He felt the only way out was death.
I Write Her 
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<3 Thank you, Diana!
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Such reality. It is sad. But you wrote it so well, dear Susi. Thanks.
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❤️ Thank you, Selma!
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The dark side of life, unfortunately, and superbly expressed, Susi. 💔
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❤️ It’s a difficult subject but one we need to speak about. So sad. Thanks for your kindness, Eugenia!
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You’re welcome, and I agree it is a subject that needs to openly discussed.
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Aww, so tragic. But it’s true in many cases, sadly
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Unfortunately, these thoughts were inspired by a real event. Different details, but same outcome.
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I know of some people who did that and though it’s a tragedy, they perhaps didn’t have any other options at that moment.
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Yes, I can understand that.
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☹️
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You depict beautifully how a problem can grow inside the head till it explodes.
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Thank you, Reena! Everything we encounter is a possible bomb to our existence.
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This one aches!
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((hugs))
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