On the Playlist #1
The sound almost hurt, ringing around in mark's head, forcing painful memories to the forefront of his mind. he took a deep breath, inhaling the tang of the salty sea air. it burned in his lungs, where it usually felt cool and soothing. everything hurt.
Meant for Someone
The best thing of the whole thing though was that this place was different, with little to bring up any painful memories. rhys stopped throwing towels on the bathroom floor or leaving the house keys at the front door, it wasn't needed anymore.
Hold On (Thursday Prompt 9/14/12)
A song dredges up some painful memories. thankfully remembering love pulls him through. i'm trying to catch up on some thursday prompts. this one is an experiment with the main character directly speaking to the reader.
chapter 1 - The Deaths of a Village
Slowly he unsheathed the sword that lay beside him and read the inscription aloud in his deep voice, "judo, the berserker," the title only brought up the painful memories of what happened only a few weeks ago, when he was forced to slaughter those panthers
Bear in a Box
And that's when the painful memories impaled him. he thought he suppressed his years as a slave to the circus, as a part of the freak show. "there are plenty of were's out there, i know it. they could just look 'em up. so why me?"
When I Need You Most - (Chapter 1, Forgetting The Past)
I turned on the steamy water and stepped into the warm water hoping to wash away the pain and agony from the painful memory. i looked at my ribs and limbs, remembering how brian and his gang clawed and damaged them.
Save a Life and You Will Save the World
The painful memories that deborah sevigne had thrust upon her- brought on every time she heard the ambulance siren- would often come flooding back in a torrent of sad memories.
The Other Dragon World: Chapter 16
All of his painful memories flashed through his mind, while he experienced them in a more gruesome way.
Tamarar - World Overview
When asked, they become aggressive, as if the mention brought up old and painful memories. this is assuming you can find a dragon to ask in the first place, given how few are left and how they tend to isolate themselves.
Hunter's Snare - Chapter 5
The feeling was a familiar experience as a sharp stab of painful memories reminded him of his many failures at home. it was one of the many reasons he had left in the first place, away from the ceaseless burdens and making a name for himself.
Diary of a Dragon
His mate had been slain in a war, and though he had found a new mate, the world held many painful memories for him.
To Wish Upon a Star ~ CH 1
As soon as the thought of shedding tears crossed the boy's mind, sure enough his own eyes began to water up, calling to mind all the painful memories of brian's past.