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Crime Scene
Adrean’s changed behavior raised eyebrows within his family as well as his community. He hung around with known thugs, and he also banked classes, and sometimes, he would miss school. His parents were worried but got absorbed and overwhelmed by family businesses. His older sister tried talking to him and wanted to find out if…
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Poetry- Goodbye For Now
I hope we see again, But not in death, Or in the stormy rain. Now, trekking on this pitiless path, In opposite ways, I hope we see again someday. Thinking of the time together we shared, Going from here to there, In the overpowering heat of the sun, I swear, this journey was no fun.…
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Creation Of Wonderland
Central Park blinked awake in lights of red and green, the early December air painting the horizon. A dusting of snow scattered on the busy sidewalks and roadways; forecasted to grow several feet over the next couple of days from the human on the television screen. As the snow simmered down, I watched out my…
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Poetry- She’s Porcelain
Scrolling… You’re styling wrong You’re eating wrong You’re sitting wrong You’re breathing wrong You’re existing wrong Wrong wrong wrong wrong – She s m a s h e d her phone into the ground Watched it slide Across the floor In front of the closet door Her ragged breathing Rattled her ears The screen…
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A Brutal Attack
Lettie woke up to a gloomy, misty, and cold morning. Despite the unpleasant weather, it was a school day, and she had to jump out of bed and get ready. Her parents woke up 15 minutes later and prepared for work. Before leaving, they gave Lettie her transport fee, citing the bad weather as the…
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Fading Embers
Once my heart was hugeNow, it’s barely noticeable,My songs were loudBut yet now they’re but echoesEven whispers are louder. Once, my love was undyingYet now it fades away,The more I loveThe more I hurtBut what do I do to be happyIf my heart is but gone. Oh, where is the warmthThe warmth I used to…
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A Book Review Of “Grimstone” By Sophie Lark
Sophie Lark has created what I consider the perfect gloomy weather read. As we slowly exit fall and descend into winter, “Grimstone” is the perfect choice. When it comes to wintertime, there is nothing I love more than being inside, cozy by the fire and immersing myself in a new world. “Grimstone” is a moody…
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Summer Bag Essentials
Here are the summer bag essentials: 1. Water bottle or refillable container 2. Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 3. Sunglasses 4. Sun hat or cap 5. Lightweight, breathable umbrella 6. Insect repellent 7. After-sun lotion or aloe vera gel 8. Beach towel or compact quick-dry travel towel 9. Swimwear 10. Water shoes or sandals…
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Tell Me Your Fortune
(This story is entirely fictional, but the part about my dad getting the fortune he got is entirely true.) Last Friday night, my dad and I ate dinner at our local Chinese restaurant. I ordered Kung Pao chicken with fried rice, and he ordered Szechuan beef with fried rice. Although our Chinese food always tastes…
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Sabrina Carpenter: The Fashion Journey Behind Her Stardom
Pinterest In the dynamic world of music and entertainment, few artists have experienced as meteoric a rise as Sabrina Carpenter. After opening for Taylor Swift on her widely-acclaimed Eras Tour, Carpenter has quickly ascended to headlining her own sold-out stadium shows, marking a significant moment in her burgeoning career. Though she first captured hearts as…
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Recipe- Chicken Panzella
Ingredients: – [ ] 250g cooked skinless chicken breast, roughly chopped – [ ] 1 roasted red pepper from a jar, drained and sliced into thin strips – [ ] 1/4 red onion, diced – [ ] 2 ripe tomatoes – any type as long as they are ripe – [ ] Handful of basil…
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Poetry- To Become A Child Again
If I could become a little child again, I would revisit my home. That land flowing with milk and honey. That fertile land of picturesque greeneries, And springs of placid waters, Cascading the rough slopes of verdant hills. That land of low-lying plains that stretch far, To where the sky kisses the trees. That land…
