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Submitted to Contest #274
Fate is resourceful. I used to believe that but fate has a cruel way of coming back to haunt you. To haunt your family. To haunt your town. I always been a woman of fate. A woman who believes fate is what you make. I believed my family was the greatest thing to ever happen to me. I have a wonderful family and three amazing children. We live in the most beautiful town, Ember Falls. A town where everybody knows everybody and where secrets are hidden. I have been keeping a very big secret from my town. A secret that has shattered my little town...
"Don't tell anyone what we heard and what we saw." That was the last time I saw my best friend. Those were the last words she told me. She disappeared last week. No trace of her is left. It's like she never existed. Everything that used to belong to Lyric is gone. Her home. Her business. Her bank accounts. All gone. I feel like whoever got Lyric is coming for me next. I can't ask for help. I can't tell anyone including my family or Lyric's family that something sinister is lurking in our town. I don't even know what I heard and saw is real. ...
Submitted to Contest #272
The story of Mallory begins as any other story. The story of innocence's. The story of beauty. The story of kindness. The story of love. But beneath that story lied a nightmare. A nightmare no one saw coming. Mallory only first name. No last name. No face to go with her name. Erased from the memory of those who knew her. Erased from the town she was born and raised in. A lovely girl. A girl of beauty and love with the heart of gold to those who knew her. On the outside that's the Mallory her town knew. On the inside was a heart of darkness. ...
Submitted to Contest #271
I wake-up with no memory of the night before. I wake-up in a daze. My head is killing me. My eyes are puffy and red. I look like something out of a nightmare. My room is messy. Clothes are all over the place. Some are mine. The others I don't recognize. Somebody was here with me. But who! These are women's clothes. I see no signs of a woman. Just me. I pick up the clothes and throw it in the trash. I find more clothes that are not mine. I thrown them out too. My head went from a small throb to a hammer hitting head. I need something to stop ...
Submitted to Contest #270
One year ago, I was set free from prison and returned to Harbor Bay to seek forgiveness for what I did. That didn't turn out well. Forgiveness was the last thing these people wanted to give me. I was almost killed by the brother of my late friend Willow. I wanted to kill myself because I couldn't stand the pain and the hatred. My mother stopped me. My mother told me her forgiveness was her love and protection for me. She was the person I always needed. She also told me I need to learn how to forgive myself. We left Harbor Bay never to return...
The island of Hazel haven has a huge problem with telling the truth. Lies fill up the whole island to last many days. The truth is like fire. It burns until there is nothing left to burn. Wars have started because of the many lies that have been told. Families and friends have become distant because of the lies. Nobody can stop the lies. Silence has become the way of life in Hazel Haven. When we open our mouths, the lies come out. We wave and bow our heads when we greet people. I hate the silence that has engulfed my island. I hate that this...
Submitted to Contest #268
Seven years ago, in the town of Harbor Bay, a tragic accident occurred involving three teen age girls. Two girls Willow and Amalia were killed instantly. The driver Ruby Collins survived with minor injuries.The town of Harbor Bay was devastated by the senseless loss of life. The people of Harbor Bay came to pay their last respects to Willow and Amalia including Ruby.Details of the accident was kept from the residents until after the funeral. Heartbreak and sadness turned to anger and hatred when it was revealed that Ruby Collins was responsi...
Submitted to Contest #267
My life changed forever the day I got the call that the love of my life was in a car accident. I fell to my knees crying. That morning me and my love shared breakfast. I looked into her beautiful eyes and told her I loved her. She gave me that playful smile I love so much. She told me she loved me too. To the moon and back. Angeliyah, a beautiful name for my angel. My one and only. She left home after breakfast never thinking I would get the most devastating call of my life. I waited all day at work eager to get home to my beautiful Angeliya...
Submitted to Contest #266
She's gone. Where did she go? I can't find her anywhere. I close my eyes and say her name, Melody. Nothing, she disappeared. I need her back. I can't do this on my own. I need her by my-side. Take a deep breath Juniper. You can do this. My work is too important to me and I need Melody to finish. Now the important question. How do I summon Melody? Melody is my muse. My creative muse. Melody is one of only a handful of muses that inspire creative people like myself to find the inspiration and the power to do good work. For the longest time I'v...
Dreams are a doorway to unlocking the deepest, darkest parts of our minds. Dreams can unlock memories you never knew existed. Dreams can also terrify you. Dreams can show you the person you are. For me my dreams are just dreams. I don't know what they mean. I don't know what my dreams are telling me. Every night I dream of a stranger in a strange place. I never seen this person and I certainly never been to this place I dream of. On top of all this I don't know who I am. I tried to remember my name but I can't. It's so hard to wake-up every ...
Submitted to Contest #264
My journey to this day. The biggest day of my life can be summed up in so many words. Too many words to actually count. I will say this. Whatever hardship I faced. Whatever obstacle I faced. I overcame them all.My journey to this day began the day I met the most amazing, the most wonderful guy. My future husband, Dylan. He was so kind and caring. He listened to me when I talked. His smile was out of this world. He was a dream. My dream.I talked to Dylan about anything. He never judged me. We spent almost every day together. We talked on the ...
Submitted to Contest #263
The story of The Black Rose begins in the town of Aurora. A small town of 3,000 people. There lived a family of six. Father, Declan. Mother, Ava. Daughter, Gracie. Sons, Connor and Nolan and the youngest daughter, Bryanna. The family of six are the greatest superheroes in the world. They are called The Unity Six. Together they fight the forces of darkness, protecting Aurora and the world from evil. By day they are the O'Brien family living a normal life. At night the O'Brien family transforms into The Unity Six taking to the skies fighting e...
Submitted to Contest #262
Fire, Island, the best place to be during the summer. My favorite place to be. I used to come here with my family every summer. Now I'm coming here alone. It doesn't feel right coming here alone. I am making it my mission to have fun and I am going to have fun. Wow, I can't believe Fire Island is still the same. Mama's Bakery is still in the same place welcoming visitors to the island. Mama's Bakery sells the most delicious pastries. My favorite are the eclairs. Maybe, I will have one later. Fire Island Ice Cream Shop is where the best ice c...
Submitted to Contest #261
For the longest time I've been having a problem, a very big problem. I alienate family and friends. I was kicked out of my family. Everyone hated me but they still came to help me. To make me see I was destroying my life. One day I realized what I was losing and I decided to get help. These Thank You Cards are for those who never gave up on me and for those who were tough on me. First, I want to say thank you to the big guy up in the sky. Without your love and guidance, I wouldn't be here. When I needed someone to talk too, you were always t...
Submitted to Contest #260
Atlantis the most beautiful, the most spectacular of the island chain known as the Poseidon Bay Islands. Known for its splendid architecture, it's majestic people and lavish food. Atlantis is a wonder for all who come. Atlantis, the biggest among the islands stand alone as the favorite of Poseidon. The other two islands can't compare. To the people of Atlantis myself included, our home stands alone as the most powerful island nation in the known world. We, Atlantean's are easily recognizable with our bronze skin, deep sea green eyes and long...
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