“To make a joke; to jest” "I'm telling you mate, her tits were the size of saucers!" Sy slured to Henry, who was conveniently standing at the trough next to him. "And she motor boated me, straight up. No asking nuffing." "You're pulling my leg" Henry said back, over the sound gushing sound of his … Continue reading Gleek – Verb
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Xanadu – Noun
“A place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment” Trevor exhaled, a ring of smoke Whispering from his dry lips. His shoulders slumped, his pulse Synced to the mellow bliss of Marley; He closed his eyes. This was it, this was his Xanadu.
Gerontocracy – Noun
“A state or government in which old people rule” Picture this, A post-apocalyptic world, Desolated by war and disease, In which the elderly rule. Fragile, senile and accountable For all the political and economic All because the resource Of youth wasted away. This geronrocracy, Came about when Those under sixty were Sent to fight. The … Continue reading Gerontocracy – Noun
Literatim – Adverb
“Letter-for-letter; Literally” "You want to know why Benny?" Shaylah called behind her as she dragged yet another heavy bag through the hall, out the front door and to the boot of her silver, 1991 Honda Civic. Benny follows her out, hands not knowing what do do and words even more useless. "It's because you take … Continue reading Literatim – Adverb
Cockcrow – Noun
“Daybreak; dawn; the time at which a cock characteristically crows” Quarter past the cockcrow. What the feck does that mean? Prill thought as she wandered pack towards the Guild Tower, doused in demons blood and Arcturus balanced close to her side. Why can't Morus jus' speak in bloody English? She assumed that cockcrow meant, as … Continue reading Cockcrow – Noun
Mantic – Adjective
“Of, relating to, or having the power of divination; prophetic” Ken smacked up straight into the tall blonde upon lacing his shoe, the top of his head colliding with her perfectly sculpted button nose. "Shit." Ken panicked, quickly swooping down to collect the pink folder she'd dropped to the floor upon impact. It read: Dalilah … Continue reading Mantic – Adjective
Jubilate – Verb
“To express great joy” I jubilate that I am alive, And that once my body Is dust and decay, That I will live on.
Nostrum – Noun
“A scheme or remedy for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement” Call me dramatic, Call me depressive, Call me cynical; Call me what you will, but The world is no longer free, Even though we maintain the The illusion that it is. Everyone has their Own agenda, And Everyone is pushing Their … Continue reading Nostrum – Noun
Sagittate – Adjective
“Shaped like an arrowhead” Dallas opened the wound further and Artimus grimaced but somehow managed to stay still. "There definitely something in there, boy." Dallas prodded a gloved finger deeper into the gushing red slit on Artimus' side. The pain, nauseating, made Artimus see black spots. "What the hell were you think! Busting into a den … Continue reading Sagittate – Adjective
Benevolence – Noun
“Desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitable” Entering the world together Was one of the two things That, Delilah and Igraine, Had in common. Delilah was fair; Her eyes the palest Shade of lilac, Cheeks a soft pink, And a cascade of White hair trailing Down her back. Whilst Igraine, She was darker; The … Continue reading Benevolence – Noun