Rachel Cerbito

“The Room Downstairs” by Rachel Cerbito

Dear Diary,   I wouldn't understand the situation I was enduring. My heart seemed to stop breathing, my body started trembling, and my soul felt weakening day by day. It looked like I was staying in this place for a couple of months, but I was here two days ago. The room was so dull and secluded no one would hear you If you were in my condition. Could you feel my presence? Did you smell the slimy blood that flowed all over my body because of the bitter fate that befell me? You don't need to dwell on it; I would be happy to see...

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“When Two Hearts Met Accidentally ” by Rachel Cerbito

Submitted to Contest #71

I was a dreamer of impossible dreams. Graduated with flying colors, landed a decent job, and owned a famous bakery in various places. All of those were written in my bucket lists. Others might laugh at me, while some would be grateful for the dreams that I was aiming for. Others would be irritated because I was too ambitious. Well, I would like to clarify, that I was not bragging or boasting about all of these. I was just a believer and a dreamer of hopes and dreams.       I was not as gorgeous and sexy as ...

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“Our Hearts Belong to Her” by Rachel Cerbito

Submitted to Contest #69

It was on the 10th of December, our house was surrounded by a fancy table design, colorful balloons, and flavorsome chocolate cake that I liked the most. Many children wore various costumes. Each of them brought an enormous present. The funny clown told hilarious stories that made the guests cackled with laughter. The environment is shrouded with pleasure.     "Stephanie are you ready to go outside?" with great enthusiasm on her face. She was my first supporter, my life and everything, my mom. I was so blissful and f...

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“My Lost Comrade, Lyza Ziner” by Rachel Cerbito

Submitted to Contest #67

I was so jealous of those joyous birds and butterflies that scampered in the far-flung places. I wish I could be like them. They witnessed the beauty of nature. Actually, for me everything was mundane. Nothing new at all, but there was one thing that made me feel special, the twilight. I saw the light from the sky appeared diffused and often pinkish. I was mesmerized by the sun that was below the horizon. Its rays were scattered by Earth's atmosphere and created the color of twilight, it made my day.   Until one day, I found o...

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“Blood Will Tell” by Rachel Cerbito

Submitted to Contest #65

I was so feeble at that night. I couldn't help myself, I saw a lady from my window who was passing by in front of our house. I looked at her and went down. Her mouthwatering blood would return my vigor. I grabbed her tightly and bit her neck. She couldn't move, I heard her piteous cried. It didn't bother me somehow. I was enjoying sucking her delicious blood. She satisfied my needs. I stared her for a long time, she was totally bloodless.     I dragged her body in our backyard, there was a hidden door, wher...

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“Are you still here, Olivia? ” by Rachel Cerbito

Submitted to Contest #64

I met her in the dilapidated house two kilometers away from our house. I usually passed by here every afternoon while riding my bicycle. It was ten past five in the afternoon. I felt the cold wind, my hair stood on end. Anyway, I was used to it and I didn't bother about that. I stared at the house for a long time. I was suddenly flabbergasted when my phone rang. "Kate! where are you? hurry, go home now!" I broke out into a cold seat. I immediately leaved the place.       I arrived home, but no one was there. "Mo...

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“The Mask of Life” by Rachel Cerbito

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire. I was fascinated of the true beauty of nature. The blue clouds that genuinely brought happiness to my cold and dejected heart. The sun that was really transparent without any prejudices. It made me feel exceptional. I decided to find a shady place to lean on. I finally found one. I was mesmerized of the gigantic tree with lush leaves and felt secure, for it would be my shield from hypocrite sunbeams. I stayed there for a long time, and felt the light touch of wind on...

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