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(trigger warning: sadness and possible death) Sweat dropped in beads behind my ear and from my forehead. It was just a typical, very hot day in Jakarta. I wrinkled my nose as I smelled the sharp scent of thick carbon dioxide filling my lungs. The body protector I was wearing just added to my discomfort. It stuck tight to my front, and I felt as if I were wearing a rather tight corset. I’d promised myself I’d never take it off, though, because I had promised my father that. My father sent it to me a while back when he found out I got a job as...
The wind whistled in my ears. The waves crashed onto my small boat, drenching it in freezing, salty water. The mast creaked eerily, which wasn't a surprise, considering it looked like sponge bob, with its many holes. I was drenched myself, and as I fervently prayed to god, my frame shivered with cold and my brains felt as if it was being burned. My guts felt like they were constantly tossed around, lurching here and there wildly. Seagulls circled my boat, flapping their wings ardently and cooing loudly. The waves crashed into me once more, a...
(dont cry. this story is very sad and not safe for emotionally sensitive readers or story-consumers. good luck on trying not to cry while reading this. i hope this is enough of an emotional roller-coaster to make you cry.) The cold and blunt wind pierced my face like a sharpened knife. I heaved my ponderous bag, and forced myself to put a foot after the other, crunching into the 2 meter deep snow. ...
The day I met him, my heart fell out of my chest, butterflies swarmed my stomach by the thousands, my mind whirled in a state of euphoria and my eyes were glued to his figure. It was the day I met my forever soulmate. He was my co-worker in a start-up tech business company named Zer0, and we were introduced to each other by our boss, for I had just joined their big family. ...
I've run my whole life. Of course, I'm an Olympic winner. I own three gold, two silver, and one bronze medals hung in my bedroom. I was trained since I was little, and my long legs have carried me far, even around the world. People recognise me as the great runner that won the Olympics. I side autographs on hats, books, and whatever else, and I take pictures with my fans. This always hap...
The cold air stung my face as my tired legs carried me down the pedestrian side of the street. Many ads were hung up everywhere, and graffiti covered the walls. Typical cityscape. My stomach rumbled as my eyes blurred. I couldn't read any of the signs, either graffiti or ad, because I'm dyslexic. I had been walking on and on, trying to find a place to eat and hide from the...
Day 1 - Hourglass Body Workout Challenge Today I woke up early, at 4 a.m. to be exact and did the first good habit of the day: making my bed. With the pillows fluffed up, the bed-sheets straightened and the covers all set up. I went to the bathroom and took a refreshing, morning shower. After that, I dressed in yoga wear, brown lululemon leggings and a tight...
Ever feel like your drowned out of everything? Of energy, of life, of feelings, of love, of company, of care, of appreciation? Mentally drained, emotionally drained, physically drained, and just... generally drained? I can relate to that. Hi, I'm Naya and I'm eleven years old. For my young age, I've been compared to others way too much. And ...
2 As the train rounded the corner, all the first years gasped in pleasant surprise A magnificent castle with five towers peeked out from the pastoral foliage. Four towers stood high and mighty, with a magical sparkle in each one. The first tower had sunshine and gold glitter flowing around the top. This tower emitted a kind of radiant glow that made us smil...
1A click sounded as I twisted the key in the lock, unlocking my locker, for I needed books for the next class, right after break.Suddenly a rowdy group of boys passed behind me, catcalling me for some nasty reason. I turned around and saw that Louis was there.''Louis,'' I said to him, beckoning with my hand. He stepped out of the group and stood beside me, a piteous look on his face, ''What's up, dear?'' He shot a glance at his friends, chuckled, then looked down at me again, for he wa...
Colourful lights were all around the room, lighting it up. Music blared loudly from the huge speakers in each corner of the room. At the two ends of the room, there were long tables filled with never-ending, luscious-looking menus. I saw many stereotypes all around the room. People piling food on plastic plates, people singing along with the tunes, people dancing on the dan...
I gently cracked the egg on the marble counter and pried it open as the yolk and whites spilled onto the pan, in the shape of a perfect circle. I turned the heat higher for a moment, only for a moment, and it sizzled as the clear whites actually became white. *turns the stove knob to low* The fire was ceasing and the egg was almost ready, the middle looked half-cooked, my f...
LOCATION: FRANCE --- TIME: 1982 MARCH 13TH Il était une fois... Dans une forêt lointaine.. Il y avait une jeune fille dans une cabane en bois. Elle s'appelait Bella et elle vivait dans cette petite cabane avec sa mère, Eliza. Le père de Bella les a quittés quand elle était bébé et il n'est jamais revenu. Bella n'a jamais su ce qui s'était...
My eyes flutter open as the snowflakes fall on my eyelids. It was dark, so it must be nighttime, but I've lost track of time. The leaves trail along the ground, pushed forward by the cold winter breeze. - I try to breathe and I saw a fog coming out of my mouth. My hands stuck to the ice, and I realised they were bare. I gasped and tried to heav...
December 24th, 1869, Christmas Eve. A Chrismas Eve party was hosted at my house and there were a great many variety of foods, including hot meals like pasta, tomato soup, warmed beans, gravy, roast ham, and minced pies, with desserts that included Christmas pudding and cake, loaves of bread with a side of cranberry jam, eggnog, Buche de Noel, gingerbread, two pans of fruitcake, and Christmas cookies. ...
hi, i'm naya and i'm 12 years old. i'm a writer and i play guitar, so ig i'm a guitarist too? thanks for being here! :)
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