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Eunice Amero2270 words OUTRAGEOUS! “So, all of it was just a lie?” Lucy shouted in anger. “Yes, but don’t worry about it, you’ll go crazy,” Harry said, pointing his finger at Lucy’s face. He never cared if she ever found out about his plan, and today it happened. He’d do anything and go anywhere he wanted to go, and though he still cared for Lucy, his thoughts were a lot on himself. He didn’t care if Lucy thought he was going crazy, because he was still building his plan. A plan he hoped would make him money, publicity, handsome, and a long...
(This story is based on a true story. Names changed)"Mom, don't cry. You did your best," Rose told her as she placed her arms around her shoulders. "You even promised her $200.00 to help her for Christmas.""How can she stay angry at me so long? I'm her mother." Mae snuffed as she wiped tears that were running down her cheeks."Don't worry, Mom. She's not your only daughter. I love you," said Rose, as she continued to hug her. "Remember, Mom, I will never go against you for anything.""I know, Rose, you have always treated me well. You have nev...
1,202 words. The Magic Machine The parking lot was empty. Lily was happy knowing it was Sunday and no one would be around. She unlocked the back door of the thrift store using a key that didn’t belong to her. She had forgotten she had it since she worked there the last time. When she got inside she thought, “I need to get what I’m after before this store opens. I know I’m not supposed to be in here, but if I don’t get what I need Mom will die. I don’t even want to think of it.” Lily looked around for a while, keeping a watch on the...
1,132 words. The Machine The parking lot was empty so Lily unlocked the back door of the thrift store using a key that didn’t belong to her. When she got inside she thought, “I need to get what I’m after before this store opens. I know I’m not supposed to be in here, but if I don’t get what I need Mom will die. I don’t even want to think of it. Lily looked around for a while, keeping a watch on the time. After a half hour, she heard something. “Oh dear, it’s not time for this store to open yet,” she whispered. When she looked she saw an ...
1103 words Was He a Ghost? “Hurry, Andorra we’re going to be late.” “I’m going as fast as I can. Could you zip me up, please?” “If we don’t hurry, we will miss the opening. I liked that part when everyone was playing and singing for the bells to break into the New Year. They throw up the lights that are so pretty when they sparkle against the dark sky and it looks so beautiful. Then music plays for everyone to dance.” “I know Amber. Please, you are making me nervous. I just need to fix my hair.” “You look pretty e...
It's Fun and Games?Lali just walked in from school. “Mom, could I speak to you for a second?”“Okay, I’ll be down in a few minutes. When Goldie, Lali’s mom got to the kitchen Lali told her about the big baseball game that was coming up in Virginia and that anyone who wasn’t joining, had to pay 20.00 dollars for the front seat. They asked me to join Mom and I want t...
“Why do you look so sad, pretty lady?” asked a black male cat, in the next kennel. Little pretty Isabell turned her head to see who was speaking to her. She never bothered to answer and just looked away without a word. “Goodness sakes, young lady why would anyone bring a pretty little thing like you here in this old, lonely, cold and dirty kennel? Didn’t anyone love you?” Isabell looked at him while walking toward his kennel and looked him in the eyes, “Why are you here, then?” she softly asked. “Someone couldn’t had loved you.” “...
Submitted to Contest #178
1,202 words The Holiday Party Chloe had a big evening ahead of her. She was happy as she started getting ready to go to her work holiday party where her job in a jewelry store was taking place. In behind the jewelry story was a huge storage room and each year they would clean it up and decorate it for their Christmas party. She loved it. It was so beautiful as the lights hung from the ceiling and colorful bulbs hung in the windows and along the walls and lights from corner to corner were tinsels hanging from them. Each year they pu...
It was planting time in the year 1955. This poor old farmer who lived alone, because his wife died of cancer a year before, took a lot out of him, causing him to look underweight but it never took away his interest to continue to plant. He loved it and he also enjoyed sharing it with his neighbours. The neighbours could hardly wait for harvest time because his garden was always big and beautiful because he spent most of his time in it. Everyone likes old Mr Waldo. He was kind and good hearted. He went to church when he could, be...
Submitted to Contest #111
Improving Our World “Hi, Lucy, have you ever thought about how we could better the world?” “I think about it once in a while, but I can’t do it alone,” said Portia. “But what do you think we could do?” “One of the things I thought of was planting a tree,” Portia told her. “That can be done. It’s easy and I love trees. We should get all our...
Submitted to Contest #86
Eunice M. Amero 1,173 words The Help of a Bear A little girl named Jackie and her mother went walking in the forest one day to find a place to have a picnic. “Mother could I carry the basket, please?” “It’s too heavy for you, Dear.” “Let’s have our picnic here beside this beautiful lake,” Jackie said. “Okay, that’s a nice spot,” Mother agreed with a smile. “Help me spread the blanket, Honey.” After the blanket was spread they placed all the food, dishes and napkins on it. Jackie was like a tomboy and she loved to climb, so she climb ...
Submitted to Contest #72
The Unexpected Inheritance Denise was in her last year of school. She was an only child, and they weren’t a rich family. Her father divorced her mom when she was just 3 years old and her mother has been working since in an old folks home, cleaning and making sure the elderly got their medicine. Joanie, Denise’s mother worked for years. She had no choice for she had her home to take care of and put Denise in school, along with bills to pay. Each day she got home she was almost too tired to do her own work so Denise would try...
Submitted to Contest #65
1,431 words The Graveyard Visitors The sun was just starting to set. It was Halloween. What a night for Bob and Vinson. They could hardly wait for Halloween for they had plans. Bob and Vinson were friends and was in the same class in school. They were two boys that was known to do anything. They weren’t afraid of nothing. In school they would play tricks on the girls and get in trouble. This year for Halloween they talked about going trick-a-treating and after they finished they would go out in different costumes and scare kids after...
Submitted to Contest #60
2155 words A Post-Apocalyptic Lover "We need to talk,” Zoey. “I have to tell you something before I marry you. I’ve been planning to tell you for a long time.” She and Jeff, sat down. Zoey started, "Horror found me a year before I met you! I didn’t know what to do! It was on Halloween night, and at this Halloween dance, Danny a man I liked the looks of, who had his eyes on me and watched every step I took. He finally asked me to dance. After ordering me a drink he asked me if I would like to go out on a date with him. I couldn’t ...
Submitted to Contest #59
1,065 words The Strange Neighbours 1 “I thought I would come bring you some cookies to welcome you to our neighbourhood.” Viola smiled, as she passed the dish of cookies to them. The couple act confused and only stared at the cookies before reaching out to take them. Viola held her smile not knowing what to think. She continued staring, waiting to see if they would take them and thank her. When they did, their voices didn’t sound right. It surprised her so much she quickly left without a welcome and went home. When she g...
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