SOLO WRITE 

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SOLO WRITE 

SOLO WRITE 

i need something to write, so - introducing to you all, my latest work,

THE TRAIN FOR TROUBLED TEENAGERS.

==== WHAT IT IS.  

*BEEP* *BEEP* 

“YOU HAVE REACHED THE TICKET OFFICE.” 

Nobody knows exactly how you reach it. Some have found it while calling their loved ones. Others have found it through calls from loved ones. Still others have found it through calls from strange numbers. 

“WOULD YOU LIKE TO PURCHASE A TICKET?” 

It’s rumored to lead to a strange utopian world. “The Train for Troubled Teenagers”, it was called. Most people who rode it never came back — but society would talk. There were strange rumors of “enlightened” individuals who had rode the Train, and were now happy and cheerful, cured of all physical and mental ailments. 

“A ROUND-TRIP IS NOT GURANTEED.” 

There was a girl once, who had an incurable disease. She was forever paralyzed, forced to stare up at a ceiling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One morning, her parents woke up to find the girl sitting by the window. She waved at them, a sweet smile on her face. 

It was rumored she had rode the Train through the night. 

“PLEASE STATE THE NUMBER OF TICKETS YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE.”

The Train for Troubled Teenagers was society’s biggest mystery. How could such a thing exist? So many people searched through so many places. Underground train tracks. Abandoned churches. The sites of the world’s greatest paradoxes. There was no answer to be found. 

“ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.” 

Some people wondered if the Train really existed. It certainly didn’t seem like it existed. How could it possibly exist? It was a paradox to everything. A cure-all couldn’t exist, explained the doctors. The Train was just a hallucination, said the scientists. 

“WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD TIME.” 

The Train for Troubled Teenagers does exist. 

How do I know? 

I created it.

==== AUTHORS NOTES

this will be a collection of short stories in a novel form. this may discuss some heavier topics (all pg, fear not, admins) so please do be warned. nothing will be described graphically, but you may find this thread covered in a general grey cloud of sadness that dissipates upon touch. 

please revise your cb name to something similar to a character's name - ex, how i use mizuki ariadne instead of th3mysticw0lf. you don't have to make it completely different - eg greenleaf to Green Leaf. 

==== THE FORM

NAME

PRONOUNS

PERSONALITY

APPEARANCE

WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH  

submitted by th3mysticw0lf
(April 16, 2024 - 2:00 pm)

back to the Inkwell

This is so cool, thank you!! I love everything you wrote up there sm <3

 

NAME Celine (last name later)

PRONOUNS she/her/they/them

PERSONALITY (later)

APPEARANCE Asian, too skinny

WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH well, I'm currently sitting here crying bc I have basically no friends at school and I'm super socially awkward and lonely haha... sorry I'll fill out the form later. Reserving though? Thank you!!

submitted by CelineBurning Bright, age :D, I’m fine and not crying
(April 16, 2024 - 5:13 pm)
submitted by Top please!, age ItsCeline, Off to watch TOH!!
(April 16, 2024 - 5:36 pm)

NAME: Moon Wolf (tell me if you need something more name-like!)

PRONOUNS: she/her

PERSONALITY: creative, thoughtful, shy until talken to, a bookworm, smart

APPEARANCE: sleek dark hair more than shoulder-length, dark eyes, tan-ish skin, a moon pendant around neck

WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH: loneliness, talking to strangers, fitting in

submitted by Moon Wolf, age lunars, A Celestial Sky
(April 16, 2024 - 6:25 pm)

NAME Sempreverde Montagna (Verde for short)

PRONOUNS she/her

PERSONALITY Clever, kind, fiery temper, creative

APPEARANCE Sleek emerald green hair that reaches to my waist, golden brown skin, piercing indigo eyes

WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH I’m living in Ticino right now, so I have to speak Italian at school and I don’t feel respected by my classmates, especially when I pronounce something wrong.

submitted by Sempreverde
(April 17, 2024 - 5:35 am)

Ticino is an Italian-speaking canton in Switzerland.

submitted by Sempreverde
(April 20, 2024 - 11:15 am)

Reserving!

submitted by Scuttles
(April 17, 2024 - 7:34 am)

NAME Sam Toodles

PRONOUNS He/she/they/it/whatever
PERSONALITY silly, spunky, independent, friendly. 
APPEARANCE Tallish, short brown hair dyed bright colors, brown eyes, lots of freckles. I usually wear sweatpants or cargo pants with a t shirt and a scarf
WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH there are not nearly enough turtles in the world
submitted by Scuttles
(April 17, 2024 - 9:41 am)

NAME: Hawkstar ( you can do Hawk Star if it is better, like a first and last name)

PRONOUNS she/ her
APPEARANCE tall and skinny, 5'7, with short, almost shoulder length coco colored hair. Brown eyes, full lips and a normal sized nose. freckles across cheeks and nose bridge. Long, slender and quick fingers. Ears are small and have slight points. Usually dressed in brown gray tunic, forest green leggings and a brown, long, hooded cloak. bare foot in warm seasons, booted in cold weather. Has a braided leather belt with sheaved hunting knife. Either has a wooden staff, or a bow and quivver full of arrows. Never both. Is very handy with both weapons. I have hawk wings that appear on my back, 4 feet long on each side. I hardly ever use my wings, and they aren't even there until I want them. 
PERSONALITY: Kind, firm, clever and fun. can be very open with laugh and smile, or closed off and mysteriously grumpy. Enjoys company of others usually, and hates to be left out or miss something. Loyal and helpful.
WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH: can't talk to people I don't know, and for that matter, people I do know . Plus, why aren't there more kind and understanding people in the world...
submitted by Hawkstar
(April 20, 2024 - 9:43 am)

thank you all for the responses - i will try to respond to each one of them individually. rest assured that your problems will be cured by the train for troubled thoughts. 

and if you ever need someone to talk to, i'm here. <3

oh, and btw. there are an unlimited number of spots - until i start writing. :)  

submitted by th3mysticw0lf
(April 20, 2024 - 3:24 pm)

Nameluna silvermoon

Pronouns:they/she

Personality: quirky reckless witty and funny and kinda sweet

Appearance; short choppy purple bob. Tall for the younger half of teen. Caucasian. Sea colored eyes. I often wear t-shirts with quotes from my favorite books, movies etc with black cargo pants

What life issue are you struggling with? Well i....I've recently been diagnosed with anxiety haha...

submitted by Luna silvermoon
(April 21, 2024 - 11:54 am)

hi! few simple requests

@celine - do you mind giving me the full name you've chosen? + if you have a more detailed appearance that'd be great, otherwise i'll just go ahead and artistic liberty it 

@luna silvermoon - do you have any specific details on what you're anxious about? (again, if not, i'll go ahead and artistic liberty it) - if you're not comfortable with sharing that's completely okay 

4-9 more spots open, depending on how i feel 

submitted by @all, -tmw
(April 21, 2024 - 5:56 pm)

Ah, I'm so sorry, I'm here now-

uhh what about Celine Brightness? And appearance...

Appearance: Asian, too skinny, average height, a bit below shoulder length black hair in two pigtails, green rainjacket w/ lots of pockets, leggings, boots... tell me if you need more, thanks! :) 

submitted by CelineBurning Bright
(April 21, 2024 - 10:39 pm)

that works, thank you! :) 

submitted by @celine
(April 22, 2024 - 1:16 pm)

NAME: Leticia (not my actual name, but BookGirl seemed weird)

PRONOUNS: she/her

PERSONALITY: Very quiet and shy, always kind when people talk to hee.

APPEARANCE: Long red hair, glasses, Jean shorts, butterfly crop top, butterfly earrings and necklace set, black and white high tops.

WHAT LIFE ISSUE YOU STRUGGLE WITH: Feeling like I'm not enough.

submitted by BookGirl
(April 22, 2024 - 9:20 pm)