Sarah Doughty | Author

Author of spicy fantasy romance & occasional poetry. Witchy. Book lover.

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Cracks

"Sometimes, I find myself listening to sad songs because all I really want to do is cry." #sarahdoughty

“Sometimes, I find myself listening to sad songs because all I really want to do is cry.” Sometimes, I find myself listening to sad songs because all I really want to do is cry. Not just let some tears slip from my eyes. But sob. Let it all out like the world is coming to an end. And sometimes I do. I just can’t hold back any longer, even though I try to resist it. But when I’m left needing more…

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Weighing Heavy

“This darkness weighs heavy on my sleepy eyes, but it lets me hide from the truth.” #sarahdoughty

“This darkness weighs heavy on my sleepy eyes, but it lets me hide from the truth.” This darkness weighs heavy on my sleepy eyes and I don’t know what I can do to let some light in. I’m not even sure I want to any longer. It seems the more I linger in these suffocating shadows, the more I appreciate them for what they are. You see, in the light, you can see the sadness in my weary expression. In…

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Dreamless Questions

"Darling, do you even know what you've missed because of me? Would you still want to stay?" #sarahdoughty

“Darling, do you even know what you’ve missed because of me? Would you still want to stay?” Have you ever wondered what my dreams are like? What you would see if you looked behind the mask on my face? Would you see colors? Light? Hear sounds? Have you ever wondered about the faces I’ve glimpsed? The conversations I’ve had? The ones where I’m just a spectator, or seeing through the eyes of someone…

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So Very Lucky

"Despite everything, my love, I was lucky enough to find you." #sarahdoughty

“Despite everything, my love, I was lucky enough to find you.” I watched a young girl grow into a strong, intelligent woman over the years. She knew her heart and her future. And she wasn’t afraid to chase her dreams. I’m happy she had all those things I never did. But it also made me realize, even though I missed out on so much growing up, I married a guy that has stood by his vows through all…

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You Are My Everything

"Darling, don't ever think I wouldn't do anything I could to save you." #sarahdoughty

“Darling, don’t ever think I wouldn’t do anything I could to save you.” Darling, don’t ever think I wouldn’t do anything I could to save you. Because you are everything to me. The breath in my lungs. The blood in my veins. The thoughts in my head. You are what keep me, me. You are worth it. You deserve to survive and be respected. You, my body, have taken such great care of me. © Sarah…

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Never Goodbye

"And I want you to know: I need you. Until the end of time, I refuse to say goodbye." #sarahdoughty

“And I want you to know: I need you. Until the end of time, I refuse to say goodbye.” No matter where you are, I’ll find you, if you need me. If you’re lost and need someone to guide you home, I’ll be your compass. And I want you to know one thing, no matter how close or far away you are from me: I need you. Because you are my soulmate. No matter what it takes, hold on. Take care of yourself.…

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Savoring You

"I felt the burn of your touch. And I needed you like air in my lungs." #sarahdoughty

“I felt the burn of your touch. And I needed you like air in my lungs.” I felt the burn of your touch, like your skin was molten, searing me like a brand. And I wanted you to touch me everywhere. Because I needed it — needed you like I needed air in my lungs. The carnal fury in your gaze was just as hot. The flames dancing in your irises. The predatory look as your eyes dragged up and down over…

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The War Inside

"I tell myself it is not my fault for surviving." #sarahdoughty

“I tell myself it is not my fault for surviving.” I feel these chains wrapped around me, holding me hostage. And this anger — this hatred — this guilt — that has bottled up within me is boiling towards the surface as I remain motionless. The fury overcomes me and it begins to eat me alive. I have no choice to but let it out before it consumes me. My heartbeats pick up in tempo, like they’re…

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The State Of Things

“Here’s the thing: I’m not okay. I haven’t been for some time.” #sarahdoughty

“Here’s the thing: I’m not okay. I haven’t been for some time.” Here’s the thing: I’m not okay. I haven’t been for some time. And it seems that it’s only been getting worse as the days go by. I am at a loss for what I should do. Let me restate that. I know what I should be doing, but I cannot seem to force myself to do it. Instead, I’m seeking reprieve from life in something I never thought I’d…

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Time To Move On

"We were always meant to say goodbye to what we could have been. Because we are better off as friends." #sarahdoughty

“We were always meant to say goodbye to what we could have been. Because we are better off as friends.” I think back and I remember all the dreams we shared. I remember all the fights, the debates, the passion between us. I remember how you were my home, even though you were miles away. And I always thought the road we took would bring us together. But life had other plans for us. I don’t think a…

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Tell Me You'll Stay

"Please tell me you'll stay. Because those whispers in my head tell me you won't." #sarahdoughty

“Please tell me you’ll stay. Because those whispers in my head tell me you won’t.” And I hear it. The explosions in the sky when the sun falls under the horizon. It reminds of a time that wasn’t so fun. But I try to ignore those encroaching thoughts and try to be here and now with the ones I love. Yet they linger there, just under the surface — just like the sun as the light grows darker and…

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Actors

"I loved you, but at what cost? When did loving me become a burden?" #sarahdoughty

“I loved you, but at what cost? When did loving me become a burden?” You see, we were both so good at pretending that we lost who we were along the way. I loved you, but at what cost? I watched as my dreams slowly died away, like a distant memory. Lost and forgotten. But it didn’t take long for me to remember what mattered most. As a result, I hated myself for allowing my dreams to wither away…

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Glue For The Soul

"In that moment, I knew. You loved me too. And in that moment, you saved me." #sarahdoughty

“In that moment, I knew. You loved me too. And in that moment, you saved me.” You haven’t seen my dreams die a slow death. You haven’t seen me breaking into a million pieces. You haven’t seen my mind tear me down over and over, just as I was torn down over and over when I was young. And I should have known you wouldn’t understand how much I’m hurt. How broken I am. And I took a chance on you. I…

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Open And Bared

"Because you're like an infection. You've overtaken every cell in my body, and I don't want a cure." #sarahdoughty

“Because you’re like an infection. You’ve overtaken every cell in my body, and I don’t want a cure.” You see, when I look at you, I feel bare. I want to cover up, hide how I’m feeling. Because I know what my eyes are screaming. I know how my skin reacts to your touch. I know how my heart skips a beat every time we connect. I know why I can’t rid you of my thoughts. Because you’re like an…

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The Air I Need

"But then I felt you, reaching through the darkness. And I knew I would be alright." #sarahdoughty

“But then I felt you, reaching through the darkness. And I knew I would be alright.” I’ve been down here for so long. In this darkness beneath the sea. And these wild eyes have been watching, searching for the surface. I’ve held my breath for so long, it feels as if my head will explode. I can feel my body screaming and any minute it will all be over. I will inhale this water and drown. But then…

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Carry You Through

"I would wait. As long as it took. Because I loved you enough to carry us both through." #sarahdoughty

“I would wait. As long as it took. Because I loved you enough to carry us both through.” It was there. If only for an instant. I saw it. A ghost of your smile. For so long, all I’ve seen is darkness. Sadness. An overwhelming amount of grief. And all I could do is watch. Like standing outside in the bitter cold, our frozen feet in the snow, watching our house burn down and not a soul was in sight…

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Coalescing Thoughts

"This need. This hunger. This wanting of you. And oh, how the wait is killing me." #sarahdoughty

“This need. This hunger. This wanting of you. And oh, how the wait is killing me.” Can you feel it? All this blood rushing through my system. These bated breaths, like I can’t get enough oxygen to sustain my body. Can you see it in my eyes? This need. This hunger. This gnawing ache and how I’m screaming inside my head for you. My body won’t move, but it’s not out of fear. It’s the indecision.…