Ciara Grau

“Good and Gone” by Ciara Grau

Today is the day I change. I have this strong feeling today will be the day something changes for the better, I just haven't figured what it is yet. I am tired, tired of fighting, tired of living, tired of cancer. I have spent 3 years fighting this cancer, I am over it. I found the perfect guy and lived long enough. The Doctor says I have at most 6 months to live. I live in a small house with white siding with a small porch in the front and a big porch in the back with a medium size yard with a golden retriever dog. When you first walk in...

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“Fitting In (Not)” by Ciara Grau

Most people know what it’s like to be supported by family and friends, but I don’t have that luxury. The only friend that supports me and my decisions is Simon. He has always been there for me. He’s never looked down on me for what I wanted or who I wanted to be. It was Kind of hard to look up to me though, I am a short scrawny boy who is living in the wrong body. When I was a little kid I would always do the typical “boy” things like watch boy shows or playing outside in the mud, something girls typically wouldn't do. I ended up wanting to ...

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“The Future Shines Bright for Some and Dark for Others” by Ciara Grau

Submitted to Contest #103

I wish I could relive this day, like how one hits the reboot button on a website. For this was the day that would change my life forever. “Greetings students! Welcome to UNE History 1,” cried the teacher as everyone finished taking their seats, “I’m so glad you chose this class. In this course, we will cover the entire history of the UNE.” I glanced around nervously, scanning the sea of students for anyone I knew. This was my first day of Upper-Level Education, and I was scared to death. I don’t know anyone here, I thought to myself nervou...

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“Little Fly Student” by Ciara Grau

Submitted to Contest #102

I was almost done. Almost out of the wretched place called a school. That place always left a bad taste in my mouth. No good memories existed in those classrooms. No smiles were brought back when I thought of those hallways. I wanted my memory to be erased from that building when I graduated. I wanted to be rid of that school, those students, and any other ties I had to it. This was the final year I had to spend there, then I could finally get out. But I still had one more year to make it through and I was dreading the return if you couldn’t...

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“Ella's Saviour” by Ciara Grau

Submitted to Contest #101

It was a normal day for Ella. Well, that’s what she thought. Little did she know that she may be able to have a better future. Under one circumstance. 6:03 a.m.  She threw one of her white flattened down pillows at the alarm clock when it started buzzing obnoxiously and she couldn’t take it anymore. However, it didn’t turn off the first time, so two minutes later she finally threw the covers off of her and dragged herself out of bed. It was Monday. A day where most people dread. But not Ella. It’s the day she gets to leave her house. ...

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