Gaia Octavia : Writing

Anxiety

Anxiety

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


Poisoned whisperscircling aroundlike invisible thornswith which I am crownedThoughts course through my veinslike some twisted addiction when I lose my..
Daughter of Rome

Daughter of Rome

A Story by Gaia Octavia


Daughter of Rome Julia stepped into the darkened room and made her way to the desk where an aged man sat. One would never guess by looking at him..
Rose's Thorn

Rose's Thorn

A Story by Gaia Octavia


Rose held a threadbare scarf close to her throat as she maneuvered along the ice-congested sidewalk towards the abandoned storefront where she had ..
Glory Hole

Glory Hole

A Story by Gaia Octavia


I remember the smell of war: that sharp, sulfurous smell of gunpowder mixed with the scent of blood, unwashed bodies, and hopelessness. Some nights..
Lost To Rome

Lost To Rome

A Story by Gaia Octavia


Verenia struggled to still the shaky flame as it betrayed her nerves with a callous indifference. After fighting to keep control for so long, even ..
Grave Little Girl

Grave Little Girl

A Story by Gaia Octavia


I hurried through a rusted gate behind the mini-mart, my t-shirt catching on the gate’s hook as I pulled it open behind me. I ran through..
Pet

Pet

A Story by Gaia Octavia


Pet None of this would have happened if he hadn’t shattered his leg. Bent under the weight of my anger, I grab the nearest prize-winnin..
Learning Curve

Learning Curve

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


A collective shakeof many headsas justice failsand horror spreadswhat has mankind done?what have we all done?many paths go forwardmost unseen by close..
Sidelines

Sidelines

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


To pick apart what isn't there just to pretend that someone cares A worn-out game well past its prime I have not played for quite some time ..
Accidental Kindness

Accidental Kindness

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


Just an accidental kindnessa simple, solitary thing,which to you seems something mindless,but for some could mean everythingA simple smile towards ano..