Dean Holmes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2021

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“Maskulinity” by Dean Holmes

Submitted to Contest #123

Trigger/Content Warning:Suicidal Ideation, Implied Suicide, Referenced Abuse/Violence, Transphobia, Misogyny, Mental Health Issues.-----Drawing under her lid, Jasmine’s arm shook, interrupting the delicate stream of black. She attempted to steady her right hand with the left, drilling her elbows down and muttering, “C’mon. You can do this. It’s just eyeliner.” But a zigzag betrayed her fear and Jasmine tossed the pencil down with a heavy sigh. Damn it.Breathe. Just breathe. It’ll be okay. At this point, Jasmine knew whether she got the makeu...

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"When all else fails you always have delusion."
                                               ---Conan O'Brien 
"Stories all have to do with emotion. Emotion is driving everything."
                                               ---Bill Hader 33. Transmasculine. Queer. He/him. Throwing twenty six letters around in an effort to cope with schizoaffective disorder.