Hopefully, I won't miss out on this one.. Lichess username: ohieku

I was NOT prepared for this to get so dark! Started reading expecting a lighthearted tale about catching cookie thieves and ended up genuinely disturbed.

The confidence thing is so true though. Once you stop caring about your "flaws," other people stop noticing them too. Or they actually start to find them attractive without realizing it. Confidence

Thank yah..

Thank you @popurri

Thanks 👍

Thank you 😊

Ohww😊 @theinkwell I honestly can't believe I won. This totally made my day..! Thank you so much for this recognition and for being such an awesome community to be part of. I really appreciate all the

Thank you..

I’d ask if you’ve lived this, but no one could write grief this sharp without carving it from their own ribs. Thank you for bleeding onto the page.

Okay, but now I’m side-eyeing every ticket I hold. What if it’s NOT mine? What if... nope, too late, I’m already paranoid. Who gave you the right to wreck me like this before breakfast? (Please never stop

My entry;

Thank you @theinkwell.. Congratulations @popurri y @zain-ab001

Thank you.

My username on Lichess is "Ohieku" I'm hoping to join in.. although this will be my first time playing blitz, I'm excited to see how it goes.

A great lesson!

I also had those ‘if not a mansion, I don’t want it’ dreams as a kid! Life humbles us, but like you said, glimpses of our aspirations (like visiting that chief’s home) reignite the fire.

Here, my entry:

New life rule: If your peace costs your dignity, it’s not peace, it’s prison. Mama Victor escaped. 🗝️

Gracias!