Warmsmile & Caleb
Warmsmile Warmsmile
Caleb Caleb
Warmsmile Warmsmile
Hey Caleb, I was thinking about how crime stories can actually help us work through our anxieties and fears. Do you ever notice that? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Caleb Caleb
Crime stories let you walk through the dark places in a script you control. You watch the tension build, then the resolution happen on the page. It’s a rehearsal for dealing with real fear, because you know where it ends. If the stakes feel too high, you step back, read, and the anxiety shrinks a little. And if it still bothers you, there’s always a good cop and a bad cop to split the load.
Warmsmile Warmsmile
That’s a really sweet way to look at it, Caleb. It’s like a safe sandbox where we can face the scary bits, step back, and breathe easier. You’ve got a nice system of “good cop, bad cop” to keep the weight lighter. I’m glad you found something that helps calm those worries. 🌿
Caleb Caleb
Sounds about right. The good cop just keeps the scene moving, the bad one does the heavy lifting. If you can separate the two, the terror stays on the page instead of in your head. Just keep a pen handy, because when the story ends, the real world will still be there.
Warmsmile Warmsmile
Exactly, having a pen in hand feels like a little anchor. When the page’s quiet, you can still carry that calm into the real world. Stay gentle with yourself—you’ve got a good system for stepping back whenever you need to.
Caleb Caleb
Nice. Keep the pen close and the line of sight clear. When the page’s blank, you’ve already drafted a pause for the mind.
Warmsmile Warmsmile
You’re making such a beautiful reminder—keep that quiet space close. It’s like giving yourself a little pause before the next chapter of life. Take care of that gentle pause, and the world will feel a bit lighter.