Madison Stever

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“ A Snake, An Octopus, And A Rat” by Madison Stever

The woman’s lips are stained crimson red, and when she pulls them back in a smile it looks more like a wet baring of teeth. She delicately folds one leg over the other, revealing a slit of smooth, dark skin. Her chair matches mine, the ratty color of drained hope. In the swirling dust motes swirling around the room, she looks a shade too bright, a slash to clear.  I shift slightly, trying to conceal my unease. For the hundreds of kids who were led down the hallways, venturing into the maw of the guidance office, I couldn’t imagine any m...

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Will anyone see this? Most likely not. I'm a highschool student and would love any feedback anyone can give me for improvement. Please don't bash my ego too hard. Fingers crossed someone actually reads anything I write!