NJ Stell

“In Dreams, We Are Never Apart ” by NJ Stell

Two weeks ago Clary would never have put her hopes on fate. She only felt cruelty towards the force that supposedly governed our lives based on the choices we make—whether good or bad. She believed in a god that loves and protects each of us, a god that would never harm us but rather shield us from harm.It was Thursday, 25 July 2024, A date that will determine her fate. Whether the outcome was good or bad, she chose to accept. Three days ago, she made a decision that will bring joy to her face or tears. A choice that will determine the conse...

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“A Time I Knew Myself” by NJ Stell

Submitted to Contest #101

My mind is haunted by the image of myself in the mirror. Tears appear to be burning in my eyes. What is the source of my anguish? What have I done so wrong that I am subjected to such inhumane treatment? Nothing in my 18 years of life has been easy. Nothing has gotten to the point where I had to choose which worked best for me. The big day had arrived. The day I accepted my tragic fate. 25th of June, 2021 Dear Dairy I'm at a point in my life where some things are difficult for me to adjust to. Strange new happenings, and good conv...

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“GONE FOREVER ” by NJ Stell

Submitted to Contest #100

MaggieAs we sat in the dining room, with a table full of food that I had spent hours preparing, the air was thick with tension. The untouched chicken stood there mercilessly, waiting to be devoured. But none of us felt compelled to begin. We just sat there staring, or at least he just stared at me, burning a hole in my heart. I never expected him to love me, but I did expect him to be polite, especially to his own bloody wife. What was my fault, I didn’t want to marry him, but over the last three years I began to figure him out, I began to l...

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“A Shattered Spirit ” by NJ Stell

Submitted to Contest #99

Do you ever simply stand there and stare at the sun? How about actually looking at it? You are aware of a searing feeling in your eyes, as well as blindsight that is out of reach. The sun shines brighter than we believe. A ray of sunshine brought on by joy. Beautiful flowers adorn the ground and shine brighter than a shooting star. Is this a possibility? I'm not sure, but I do know that fairy tales always have evil buried somewhere. The shooting star, for example, produces a black mirror with fragments of light floating through its lens. The...

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“A world seen through the lens of "foresight"” by NJ Stell

Submitted to Contest #98

People did not believe in the term "foresight." They believed that individuals were overly concerned with their personal well-being. But one stuck out; she believed in everything that caused anxiety. She felt compelled to look things up and reach a decision. Despite being at least 24 years old, she was her own detective. Emma Stone, a girl who had a premonition one day, a day when she had a strong sense that something, especially something awful, was about to happen. Throughout her upbringing, her parents never believed her when she claimed ...

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“A brave young lady who dared to change her fortune.” by NJ Stell

Submitted to Contest #98

There is a saying that goes, "Life is full of difficulties, and changing your luck is even more difficult." At least, that's what I thought. My fortune has been deteriorating since I was a small child. Then there were questions about comprehension, such as "what is luck?" "Luck is a good luck charm, a symbol of your life, a symbol that has been able to rescue me from my misery since I was a small child." My mother never loved me; she despised the sight of me because I reminded her of my dreadful father, who abandoned us with nothing but a br...

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