New Year, New Me I say this every year But I’m still the same old me. Nothing changes I make the same goals Hoping to fill some kind of hole But it never happens Goal 1 I will become more organized Ha! That’s laughable. My desk stays a mess The clothes pile up Papers are …
I’m standing there in shock. He’s standing in front of me with his dog on a chain growling and looking hungry. I stay quiet as he goes on a monologue. My eyes track him as he chains his dog to the wall and begins walking closer to the trap I planned. As he begins to …
I’m standing there as I watch my crush, Selene, talk to some guy. Her laugh that I love so much is on full display. I’m getting jealous when I hear her asking him if he wanted to join her and some friends and go BASE jumping. When he agrees, I can’t help myself. “I can …
I let out a blood-curdling scream. “Let go of me!” I yell as I am dragged by my ponytail. I’m kicking and trying to break free, but it’s not working. Their grip is too strong. I won’t be surviving this trip.
Krrrrrrrnk Krrrrrrrnk The sound is torture to my ears. It’s why she does it. My headache increases as she continues to scrape the knife against the metal. I don’t know how long she’s been doing this since I woke up, but it feels like ages. Finally, the sound stops. I take a chance and crack …
The knife in my hand trembles. My sobs forcefully shake my body. The tears stream down my face leaving a salty taste in my mouth. I can't do this anymore. How many times am I going to sacrifice a piece of myself for him? He doesn't love me. He's just using me. Yet, I still …
If you had told me when I was a teenager, that in ten years I would have to teach students how to fight against a flock of fowls rather than to write an essay, I would have laughed in your face. It’s not a laughing matter. When the first wave of chickens began attacking their …
Yawning, I try to keep my focus on the road. I knew it was a mistake to leave this late at night, but I just got so distracted. I yawn again, this time my eyes watering. I blink to get rid of the tears. My vision cleared just in time for me to see an …
I get out of my car after a long drive home. I hate the commute, but it's a price I'm willing to pay to live further away from people. As I head inside my house, I notice that it seems quieter than normal. Putting my stuff down, I head to a room at the back …
Power can be so addicting. I can easily make anyone obey. The people in this society are so unthinking. Have you ever wanted to twist a kind soul? Give them a taste of strength, and then take it away? It can send them into a spiraling black hole. The weakest in mind are so easy …
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