TopHatGirl : Writing

Letter to Justine

Letter to Justine

A Story by TopHatGirl


A letter to a penpal I had years ago.
Not My Self

Not My Self

A Story by TopHatGirl


I look in the mirror, fingers tracing the scars. "I'm hideous," I whisper. These arms do not look human. These eyes are mine. Oh, God, I am not me. ..
City Grit

City Grit

A Poem by TopHatGirl


Sea of suitcases,pavement troubles,sidewalks full of the dreams of endless corporate drones.Giving in to the sweet seduction of coffee, twinkling buil..
Moving On

Moving On

A Story by TopHatGirl


I watch the moon all night. I sing until the sun rises. Then I go back to freedom. To being whoever I want with no consequences. "Move on," they tel..
Platform 666

Platform 666

A Story by TopHatGirl


Subway. Sitting there, watching the tunnels whip past. At this hour, the only other people on this train were either asleep or too absorbed in their ..
Two Souls in Central Park

Two Souls in Central Park

A Story by TopHatGirl


A girl meets a homeless sax player on the way to aparty.
Masked Horror and Beauty

Masked Horror and Beauty

A Story by TopHatGirl


Hazel strode into the ballroom, self conscious about her gown. Too fancy? Not fancy enough? She chewed on her bottom lip, an old nervous habit. She ha..
Can't Remember.

Can't Remember.

A Poem by TopHatGirl


For my grandfather, who I didn't live long enough to implant a memory.
Operation

Operation

A Story by TopHatGirl


"Leela, I've had a really nice time," Kurt said, taking another sip of coffee. "Same here, Kurt. I mean, Dr. Kurt," she said with a wink. "People thi..
A Monolgue by Death

A Monolgue by Death

A Story by TopHatGirl


Narrated by Death, set in Nazi Germany. And yes, it was inspired by The Book Thief.