For Sore Eyes
They weren't seeing a lot of people, metaphorically, and they didn't see anyone, literally. the circumstances of dana's life had made sure of that. the bat had first met them on the internet.
Watershed
Here in this metaphorical darkness, saphire was able to ponder her own secrets. a puphood lost in the lonesomeness of an orphanage, that never had a shortage of pups to be pitied.
Ander - Part 5: Subchapter 51
Was it some sort of metaphor, or did he genuinely believe valery wasn't real? had banno gone insane, or has he been insane from the very start? and if so, where's he been hiding it all this time!?
Red Moon: Chapter 6
The man said, it was his way of tugging on that metaphorical leash. "like i'd ever forget." sergei rested his arms and head on the steering wheel.
Writer's Block
It's not just a writer's worst nightmare, but a metaphor on life. the words are on the tip of the tongue, but they just won't come.
Space Mercinaries ch. 1 two months earlier
“that's a good metaphor ryan...i think." josh replied, ryan laughed. “it's not just a metaphor." he said and held up the empty whiskey bottle. “what a shame." “a damn shame."
Poem #71: A Snow Globe
It's an extended metaphor for people and their personalities.
Stay on the Path (Feral Hyena TF) [COLLAB]
The plan was all according to plan, she just had to wait for the right moment to "strike" in the metaphorical sense. jessica did enjoy seeing the animals, but wasn't a big fan of the large group aspect. eventually, her moment came.
Memento Mori -- Chapter 14
I was alone for a few moments and then opened my eyes to find myself submerged in that metaphorical ocean once more. i turned in the deep water and looked around. i was dressed in all white again.
Jon and Rachel's Adventures in Unova, Part 3
Most women he met preferred to dance around the subject, using metaphors and euphemisms that ranged from the reasonable, to the tasteless. "well," he began, "i think that would be a suitable use of our time." "a suitable use of our time?"
Thoughts on chaos and order
The concept of chaos in this case is our (metaphorical) begrudging ally and the concept of order is our (metaphorical) enemy. but as with all things there is some grey. a lot of grey.
Bruxa 1/2: Breaking the Fast
With something under her metaphorical belt, it was time to face the day.