New Chapter for Hidden Crown!!!

new stuff!

OK, OK, another broken promise to post. sooo sorry, but i got one today! and i even got a link to prove it!!!

however! this post is completely unrelated to the works I've got going on currently. i was dealing with stuff, as I've mentioned, and i really enjoyed writing this totally dark and messed up little story/poem, whatever you want to call it. i had actually posted most of it on here a bit ago, but I've polished it up some and added more to it.

I'd like to emphasize that this is completely dark. not everyone will like something like this, so if this is not your cup o' tea, move along buddy. without anymore pause, please click below to read my new piece.

*remember i do have other works on wattpad available as well, so don't forget to check them out!*

<3 -B

PARACHUTE - short story by Beth Serafina

first dose

hello my lovelies!

I hope everyone has had a good holiday. I do not go black Friday shopping, i don't like the big crowds. I'm afraid I'd end up punching someone in the throat. so in an effort to avoid jail time, i do not go. i just stay home and stuff myself with leftovers.

any who, I'm experiencing my first dose of writer's block. i didn't realize how annoying that can be. i mean i have the time now, and every time i go to write thinking I'm finally ready, i just sit there starring out into a blank screen and no words flow out. I'm hoping my overly fried brain will have enough of this break and soon let me keep writing. in the mean time, i might post random little short stories. since those are the only ones to be able to come out of my head for now.

alright my lovelies, i just wanted to update you and let you know I'm still alive.

lots of love,

-B😃

Parachute

She stood at the edge of that cliff, watching the restless waves of the dark ocean water. They reminded her of her inner self. How her emotions were in complete chaos. Crashing at the edge, rising, washing away the walls that she so exhaustively worked to build. Every time they hit, she could see more and more cracks appear. She knew there was nothing she could do to repair them. Eventually, the walls would shatter and everything would come crashing down.

But she looked out into the horizon, and there, she saw it. A light, so bright, so beautiful and warm. From it, she heard a voice. It told her, “Jump.” She cringed at the thought. Surely she’d fall to her demise. She took a step back and shook her head. “Jump,” it said again. That voice was so hypnotizing. She wanted to listen to it, but she didn’t want to fall. “Jump. I will catch you.” It told her.

“I...can’t.” She covered her face with her hands. “I’m scared of falling.”

“Jump.” It repeated.

“How do I know you’re not lying to me? That you’re tricking me?” She asked worriedly.

“You don’t. You have to trust.”

She looked back down at the bottom. The walls were starting to crumble. The cliff would come down soon and take her with it. She looked back out to the light. It was so pretty. She wanted it, it made her feel good. If she could just reach out far enough. She edged closer. “But what if I fall? I have no parachute. I would die.”

“I will catch you. It’ll be worth the risk.” The light spoke.

Once more, she looked at the turbulent waters. They had almost washed away everything now, she would either fall with the cliff, or hope the light caught her and not let her perish. She took a couple steps back and looked out to the light. “Please, don’t let me fall. I’m afraid.”

Then she ran and jumped right as the voice replied, “Never, I will always catch you.”


***I know this is a random piece, but it's been sitting in my documents for a while now. felt like sharing. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
-B

hiatus over

OK everyone I'm so sorry about the absence but I've had some very personal stuff going on lately. it's a bit more settled now. so i wanted to come and let you guys know I'm still here.

anywho, I've actually worked on more chapters for HIDDEN CROWN but haven't actually had a chance to edit and post them on wattpad. i will try for at least one chapter this week, hopefully i can do two.

on a separate note. today is voting day and i haven't even had a chance to do so...I'm trying to hurry up my work here in the office so i can make it to the polls before they close. i usually hate to discuss politics but i will let it be known that, both those two people scare the ever loving crap out of me. it scares me to know that come tomorrow morning it can all go to hell. for now all i can do is hope and pray that we will make it through the next four years and the POTUS will not initiate a world wide war....again.

that is all for now lovelies! as you were. have an awesome day/night where ever you all are!

-B

New Chapter for Hidden Crown!

Hello my little lovelies!

Ok well I'd like to let you all know that I've got the third chapter for Hidden Crown up tonight! I've had a lot going on with my health lately and then my daughter's. It seems to be calming down now, so I've got more of an opportunity to edit and post. I hope you all do enjoy.

Please don't forget to follow and vote!!

https://www.wattpad.com/322323802-hidden-crown-limbo

This song though...

https://play.google.com/music/m/Tht4j3oidlbxx4zyp3rxtqqyhne?t=Childs_Play_-_Drake

Office Diet?!

Hey lovelies!

So yeah...what?! AN OFFICE-WIDE DIET?! That's right folks. One of the supervisors had come up with the idea of making a competition to see who loses the most weight between now and Christmas. Really? I'm thinking, hello! What the hell!? I LOVE Thanksgiving! How am I NOT going to stuff my face?!

The incentive here will be cold hard cash. I guess you can never go wrong with that right? I don't know. I mean it would be perfect for the holidays. I'm gonna try it just because well what do I have to loose but weight, right? Lol.

Weigh ins are this week. Which lines up perfectly because they'll be after my birthday. I plan to thoroughly pig out while I still have the chance. That way when I lose all the birthday party fatness I'll feel way good! HA!

But seriously I just don't like the way they timed this thing. I mean they should have done it in the spring for summer. No? I would have rather be a slightly healthier thick chick on the beach this summer.

Have any of you guys ever done something like this at work? I haven't, this is the first time so I admit this is a bit of a new experience. Thoughts? Concerns? Suggestions?

Tribulations

Hey lovelies!

Today's feature is: LIFE RANT.

I'm going to try and not make this a downer but I felt the need to put this out there. Today, life did one of her numbers on someone I hold very dear to my heart. She kicked his poor little heart's butt and it broke mine to see him that way.

Life tends to be a really tough road sometimes. Sure it has its good and its bad. But I honestly believe one of the most important things to do, is to remember that the bad is not always going to be there. There will be another day, another chance to be happy or enjoy the moment.

I like to believe I do my best not to lose my mind as much as possible. I do sometimes though, and it sucks. However, you have to be able to understand the bad moment you're going through and process ahead of it and look for a solution. If anything, complaining or wallowing about it is not going to change anything. I'm not saying your not allowed to. Again, I do it all the time but, take your moment to grieve but keep going through until you work onto the other side.

My best advice to anyone going through a tough spot, or simply having a bad day is: Always try to remain positive. You will be surprised, if you can do it, how much of an impact that has on you. I still remember one of the first things my current boss told me. "I like your attitude better than my old assistant, she was so negative and never had good things to say. You, you're so positive and try to look for the bright side of things. It makes dealing with issues a lot better."

It takes one person. I've always said that. IT TAKES ONE PERSON, to either make it a good or a bad time for everyone. As humans we tend to reflect whatever emotions we find around us. Let's try to reflect and put out the good ones.

All in all, stay positive out there lovelies. It is not the end of the world. If you feel stuck always reach out to someone. Even me. I'm always, always willing to listen.

Have good one everyone.

<3 Beth.

HIDDEN CROWN- FIRST CHAPTER IS UP!

M I A

Alright my lovelies!

I know I've been out of it for a bit now. I know I've bee promising new material to be posted but haven't. Well today my lovely people, this chick has decided to squeeze some time out for writing. I'll be posting at least the first chapter to the Hidden Crown. I might try for two.

Please do keep in mind that I'm still highly considering changing the first chapter around but I know I owe you guys something.

Please click below to be directly taken to the story so you can check it out. Please leave any comments and suggestions here or on Wattpad. As I said, still considering changing some things.

Hidden Crown

Have a lovely day loves!!
-B

Back to work!

So for those of you who've been so kind as to follow some of my writing exploration, I'd like to inform you that I am still very hard at work on my newest work. It's taking a lot longer to post up previews and sneak peeks because I feel I will changing things around eventually.

However I as a reader, hate being left hanging wondering what the next piece of work by a writer will be. Therefore, in an effort to calm some of those expectations and satisfy some curiosity, you can see the cover reveal for my work below.

Keep reading below for a brief but interesting excerpt.

<3 Beth

Just then there was another flash in the sky, this time it was followed by rain. “You have got to be kidding me!” The roof ledge didn’t extend far out to provide coverage. It would be her luck, that the bags she carried would rip then, and drop everything onto the wet floor. “Ugh!” she yelled.

“Would you like some help?” a deep sultry voice asked behind her.

It had startled her so much, what with the possible stalker and the weather, that she yelled at the top of her lungs. “Ah!” Then dropped the rest of her things and her body descended to the floor. Only, she never hit bottom. Strong arms held her and pulled her back up.

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to frighten you. My apologies. Are you OK?” the man said. He genuinely looked concerned. Lola finally looked up and found herself face to face with the most beautiful man she’d ever seen. He had dark black hair, that was held in a bun at the back. His skin from what she could tell was a little dark. And his eyes, good lord, his eyes, they were breathtaking. A deep cerulean. He had a strong cut jaw. He had a 5 o'clock shadow coming in and his lips were nice and full. She must have been staring for a long time because his eyes crinkled as a slow smile spread across his lips.

“Are you OK?” he asked again.

“Oh! Uh, yes. I, um, I’m sorry for screaming. You caught me off guard,” she was trying to remain calm but his male beauty was overwhelming. “Wait, who are you?” she asked.

I hope you enjoyed lovely people. Be sure to stay tuned and keep checking back here for more. I haven't posted any of this on Wattpad yet. As I said, I feel I will be changing things around a bit.

xoxo

Growing

Hello my pretties!

Today's topic: Growing kids

I have a 5 year old baby girl. Today, was her first day of school. I've always known my sappy self would probably cry the day I had to drop her off. I'd like to say that I was at least able to contain my little episode until I got home. Her father and I took her and were very proud to see her off. Really, it was funny because I expected to see some hesitation or apprehension from her. Nope, non of that. She walked into class with her teacher, said hello, and marched her little but to the empty seat. Soon as she did all her little classmates got up and around her trying to meet and play. All the while I stood there listening to the teacher and hoping my baby would come back and hug me one last time.

No such luck. I am absolutely sad, yes, but, I'm even more proud of her for being such a trooper and diving right in. She'd been excited to know she was soon going to school so I should have known she'd do good. When we got home, my hubby and I kind of just sat there looking at the pictures we took of her before dropping her off and eventually we both had tears rolling down our faces. We had our moment but in the end, like I said, we are very proud.

So, there you have it for now. Do you have any kids? Little nieces, nephews, or siblings you've dropped off? If so, what was your reaction?

Ciao for now!

-B

What gives!?

Ok, can someone please tell me, why? Why after the day the seasons changed, did mother nature suddenly decide to have hot flashes?!

Jesus, I thought I was gonna die of heat stroke. (No, not really. But still) I tried walking down the block to the store and halfway there I found my steps had moved from steady walking to excited speed walking trying to avoid the sun. I swear had it not been for this wonderful little invention man created called AIR CONDITIONER I might have some type of episode.

I locked up my place real good, shut all the blinds and windows and hid in my little cave of a room. But then! The freshness made me sleepy which is not conducive to creative writing. So here we are, days later, trying to get back into the flow of things.

Who else dealt with this damn heat wave? And how?

Feeling this song!

https://open.spotify.com/track/0k9RIzZtAo4DTQu0ZM6lNZ

Official Hello!

Hello my precious!

I'd like to officially introduce myself and my blog to you. Name is Beth Serafina. (Yes it's an alias. No I won't give you my real name. I'd have to kill you.) Any way, I've always enjoyed reading and literature. Yes I am kind of a  nerd so what?! People still love my nerdy ways. I started really getting into the reading world a couple years ago. I've enjoyed it so much that, I like to talk about it. I've now even developed a need to start writing down all the stories I conjure up in my little head. It's actually fun to see what your mind can come up with. There are so many ways your mind can go. I've officially only posted one piece of writing on Wattpad. <- Click here to check it out.

That first piece is a romance. It wasn't even something I planned. I just started typing away on my phone one day. It still needs some cleaning up. I've updated a lot of it and currently am trying to catch up the chapters on the site. I've gone something new I'm working on now. It is romance again but with a paranormal twist to it. This time around I am taking the time to plan out and take notes. So I am definitely putting a lot of effort into it.

Moving on, because I can see this is starting to get long...

I am also a working mom and wife. I randomly post my thoughts sometimes and I genuinely enjoy peoples reactions to my posts. I will write about some of the most random things but I am a random type of girl with multiple interests. So there. Again welcome to my crazy little world.

Thanks for coming!

-B

Morning Lazies

Ok, I know I’m not the only one who suffers from this disease.

I have been trying to convince my big butt to make it's way to the shower so I can start my day. Unfortunately, my bed? Yeah, it's got other ideas. It's been sweet talking to me for the past 30 minutes. It's making it really hard to adult right now.

I know I'm gonna be regreting those 30 minutes in a bit when I gotta rush it out of the house. Stop at Starbucks is going to be a must! I got some rest only because of all the drugs the Dr gave me for being sick. But, I didnt sleep until about midnight. 😩 But then I woke at 4:00 to wake the hubby so he could go to work. He says I didn't, but I did. I distinctly remember him mumble about the dead battery on his phone then rolled over back to sleep. I was still high so....yeah. It was 5:45 am when he woke again. He had a meeting at work at 6:00. Um...yeah you better believe he flew out the house.

I swear it was hilarious seeing my big husband running around the bedroom trying to put on multiple pieces of clothing at the same time.

Anyway for now this is the first post on my new blog. I took an old one I had down. Starting over and all that jazz.

So who is a morning person? If so, how do you make stuff happen so early?! 😪