#WIPSnips He traced his fingers along the jagged scar on my back. The one few knew about, and I didn't even want to think about. I'd been marked as unworthy by my brother. The more I thought about it, the more the feelings of shame and self-loathing rose. "I'm sorry," he said. "For your pain."

Cute! I want some!

Law enforcement without accountability isn’t law.

This is disgusting. Poor little child. 😢😢😢

The cruelty is unbearable.

Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old US citizen, was arrested and detained by ICE. She was held for TWO DAYS. ICE agents handcuffed her, called her a racial slur, and she was knocked to the ground so hard she got a concussion. This cannot continue happening. ICE needs to leave.

Yes! Love that.

These poor dear little children. They must be so scared. Little kids. They're kidnapping little kids. It breaks my heart.

I remember. That's what he's always been working toward. He's going to destroy this country to try and get it.

A resurfaced claim of Kennedy's is that he blames the flu #vaccine for his voice issues (spasmodic dysphonia). What Kennedy leaves out is 1) his condition is often hereditary & 2) his sister also has it. Just because something was reported following a vaccine doesn't mean it was caused by it.

ICE is a collection of garbage people preying on women and kids.

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“Help! I’m afraid that if I oppose ICE, I’ll be branded as anti-law enforcement!” That isn’t a problem, bucko. That isn’t a real thing. ICE is not law enforcement. Illegal immigration is a misdemeanor. You’re the equivalent of having a death squad enforce parking rules.

Is, was, and forever shall be! #Antifacist

Exactly. There shouldn't be a certain amount. The amount should be all of them because that's what the law requires.

This is part of why we need to follow these feckers around. They're just hucking injured people out of vans like they're in the mafia. This is disgusting. More people are going to die if this keeps happening.

The news networks are either in league with him or afraid of him.

#AwesomeCharacters My main character in Shadows of Retribution is Wang Mo Yu, a young prince on the run from the conspirators within the palace who've framed him for his father's murder. He grew up in a palace. Outside the palace walls he sticks out like a sore thumb because of his regal bearing.

Of course it is and they would lie about it. They're murdering people, trafficking kids, harassing citizens and immigrants alike. This has gone too far. Trump has gone too far.

ICE lied. The autopsy says it was a homicide. bsky.app/profile/kyle...

This is just assault. There's no reason for them to be spraying him in the face when he's already down. ICE assholes aren't going to be happy until they kill more people.

#WIPSnips My current activities with the bandit wouldn't be looked upon kindly. While having a man as a lover wasn't frowned upon, a prince carrying on with a common bandit? Scandalous! It wouldn't go over well with my future wife either. Sorry dear.

#WIPSnips The boy clung to my arm, both of which were still tied behind my back. He was scared, and I was too. "That man is very big and scary. Is he a troll?" "A troll? What a silly thought." He was right, though. This bandit lord was very big and formidable.

#WIPSnips I was drained. With my, now broken, ankle and crushed fingers, I just wanted to lay down and die. "You could just tell us what we want to know." "I'm not telling you anything, murderer." "Where's the box? That's all I want to know." "Not a word for you. Not a word."

#WIPSnips "How do I know your associate will come with my reward?" "I give you my word." "Not good enough, boy." "If you get my ward out of here, I will remain. My life means nothing. Only his matters." "What are you willing to do?" "What I must."

#WIPSnips "When we first started...whatever this is, you were a curiosity. But now, you're more precious to me than gold. I would never reveal your secret." I cocked my head in disbelief. "Are you trying to say you love me?" "Perhaps." This was an unexpected side-effect of my devious plans.

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#WIPSnips My current situation was hardly ideal. One man against, I took a second to count, thirteen. Those were were not good odds. "Do yourself a favor and surrender, boy. You can't win." "No, but I can take some of you with me." "And leave the child alone with no guardian?" "Fine. You win."

#WIPSnips My new bandit friend was certainly good at managing his camp. He managed me well enough, and I'd let him. I rather enjoyed his management, though it was a bit rough sometimes. What a wonderful arrangement! A new lover, and I got to play spy! Perfect.

#WIPSnips Something in my brain snapped. He was dead, the one person who'd helped me know and understand what freedom might feel like. I stared my uncle right in the eye. "You've taken from me, and now I shall take from you."

I really need to go get my medicine. I also really don't want to do that.

My last betta fish died a while ago. So, I bought a new one off the internet. So far he's doing just fine, swimming around, eating, living his best fish life. I think he'll be just fine. I need to take some pics in a few days when his color really recovers.

I just got a contract in my email. My story was chosen for an anthology! Oh hell yeah!

From a series called Nearly Royal Highness. This man is gorgeous.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said. That is called murder when they do that. Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.

#WIPSnips The door closed behind me. There was no lock on that door, but I'd never felt so trapped. There he was, sitting at the table, sipping his tea. "Come sit, boy. I'm not going to kill you. Yet." "But you will probably kill me?" "I told you to sit. We can discuss your...punishment later."

To be honest, I'm not doing so bad. I've lost about 30 pounds in the last six months, I've gotten myself a nice little side gig, I'm writing again. My only problem is my gallbladder. I'm doing okay, all things considered. 👍👍👍

"I'm calling to demand the immediate dismantling of ICE for the murder of a woman in Minneapolis today and the impeachment of the President for his support of that murder" is the easiest call to my senators and representative I've ever made

This shit is illegal, but it's not the first time he's done some illegal shit. And congress doesn't seem like it's in too much of a hurry to do something about it.

ICE murdered a lady, I'm hearing? That doesn't surprise me since they're hired thugs. And Trump will come up with some excuse for why it was okay. This makes me sick. That poor lady and her wife. May she rest in peace.

I hope to start streaming again soon. I've kinda gotten away from it for a while. I need to sort out my head, first. I think this year is going to be the year my body craps out again for a while. I need to deal with this gallbladder issue ASAP.

I've joined #Ream and my most recent story is up there. There will be more coming soon, but for right now, I have three chapters up and two available each week going forward. I hope to see you there! reamstories.com/sharag

Well that really hurts kinda bad.

Going into chapter 10 of this story! 12,456 words. We're about half way there, I'd say. It's been fun writing this one.

Gallstones. I am not a happy camper right now.

My brother would have been 67 today. He passed away almost two years ago. It's just been on my mind today. As so many things are.

#WIPSnips "There's only one way to resolve this. I need the dossier. The prince is taken, but he told me he hid it on the palace grounds." "If it's there, I'll find it," I said. "I will arrive at the yamen tomorrow. I'll do what I can to protect him, but I need the evidence."

Well, it's 2026 everyone! Awesome!