Narrative - Character Development
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Fiction
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Family Secrets
“Hi Mom , how are you?”
”I’m good.Can you go get the old books from the basement? Your grandpa wanted them.” -
The Really Cheap Mouthwash
Carnivals. They aren’t bad, but I feel jumbled and confused. Right away, the Jaws theme songs plays in my head and the color orange dances around in my head. Clowns. Oh great. I hate clowns. I taste mouthwash-the really cheap kind. -
Woodland Sprite
The small earthy creature unfurls from its curved in body, smudged with dirt from a winter's sleep.
It blinks its large spring green eyes, blinded by the ever-shining sun.
The creature is a wood sprite. Her name is Petra. -
My Fault
“KAREN!” I screamed. I couldn’t think straight. People were shouting but I didn’t listen.
All I could think about was Karen. Tears poured down my cheeks, the world blurred around me. -
Awakening the...
I was walking down 8th Street when, all of a sudden, I saw a glowing light. As I got closer the light got brighter and brighter until I couldn’t look at it anymore. I found an old pair of sunglasses in my pocket so I used them to see. -
I Found Something And I Don't Know What To Do
I found something in my brother's high school journal and I don't know what to do.
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The Sun Sets With Tears
Her silhouette next to the sunset is the perfect image. But at the wrong time. She doesn’t speak. The only part of her that moves is her feet, slowly dragging along the dock. Alyssa follows but I pull her back. -
Why you should always go to a salon
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeep. The timer goes off and I take my head out from where it was soaking in the bowl on the bathroom sink. My scalp stings a bit as I anxiously reach for the mirror. -
Alternate Ending (The Giver)
Jonas awoke from a restless sleep, filled with nightmares of faceless people attacking him and ripping Gabe from his arms. His clothes were stained with tears, but Gabe was still wrapped tight in his arms, shivering. -
Mystery of Theon
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The Glass Castle (Part 6)
After the phone book was found and the takeout was ordered, Cleo and Death sat down at a table like the normal people they weren't.
"What do you want to do when the food gets here?"
"Eat it," said Death.