Rose Quartz

“It wasn't planned ” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #94

For those of you that have overprotective parents, you would understand where I am coming from. I go up to my mother one morning and ask her if I would be able to walk to work. This was going to be my first day on the job because I am sixteen and have zero work experience. I am working at the Candle Cafe, and it is a twelve-minute walk away from my house. She said she would rather have my bike. I agreed to these conditio...

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“Just Dance” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #93

I turned on the tv one morning, hoping to see something good on TV. As soon as I changed the channel, I saw my classmate Sabrina making an announcement.  “Good morning, people of L.A!!!! I am inviting you all from my school to join me at my house for a party! I know it has been a tough year for all of us, and now is your time to sit back and relax! Join me at eight, and text me to tell me you will be there! If I d...

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“Lake of Love” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #93

I just met a guy who seeks interest in me. The only problem was that he liked carnival rides, I never been on one. I was terrified of heights, and the number of people. I didn’t want to get lost, and I had a feeling that I was going to. He promised me that he wouldn’t lose track of me, which led me to trust him.  Jack and I entered Carnival Cotton. The carnival was named after their famous cotton candy. We got som...

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“Why I Never Go To Parties” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #93

“Good job on your test Rose! You got a perfect 100!” Mrs. Lucy said.  I looked around the room and noticed everyone was clapping for me. I studied all night for that test, I guess hard work does pay off.  “It’s time for lunch, you’re all dismissed.”  We all ran out to feed our growling bellies. Suddenly, Axel walked up to the microphone in front of the cafeteria and took it from the dean who was maki...

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“The Story of Rose” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #91

Light rain poured mildly down in New Orleans. The wind was blowing at thirteen miles per hour, the humidity was at sixty percent, and precipitation was at 43 percent. I was a nerd for the weather. Sure it wasn’t something to go on Instagram for and brag about, like being an astronaut and recording my journey on Mars, but ever since I was a kid, I enjoyed looking out my window and watching what the sky would deliver to me...

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“Shaanxi Earthquake” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #90

Violent winds and roaring thunder would slice down any trees in its path. Cars would be crushed, homes would be destroyed, and some weren’t able to evacuate in time. Lucy was one of those unfortunate families. They were forced to watch the news, which warned them that the most dangerous earthquake in history would be appearing in China. Although China was one of the wealthiest nations, 60% of the population was ...

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“The Cherry 🍒 Tree” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #90

It was a fact, everyone at my school loved the cherry tree. It was tradition for the students to take a leaf, and write anything they wanted on it. They were then instructed to tape that leaf back on the tree, and see who would last all four seasons. The winners would be announced to the class, and wanted mine to be the one to last. The significance of this was that whatever it was you wrote, it would only stay if you wr...

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“Mark and Linda ” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #90

“I don’t want you hiding any more secrets from me,” Linda said to Mark.  “I haven’t hid anything from you.” Mark claimed.  “Then how do you explain the death threats in your computer? Did you write those to yourself?” “I am in danger, Linda. I didn’t want to put you in danger by telling you about it.” Mark said.  A new notification had appeared in your i...

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“the zoo” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #90

“I want my daughter for the first week.” That is what I said to my ex-wife in court as we were fighting for custody over Kelly. “What makes you think the father gets the kid first and not the one who tore their stomach open to have her?”  “I’m the one that gave you the sperm, to begin with!”  “I wish you hadn’t!” “Are you saying having Kelly was a mistake!” I yelled. “No, I am sa...

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“Paul Junior ” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #90

It was a humid, sticky day in Ecuador. When I opened the door to the car, I felt overwhelming heat swallow all the energy in my body. My name is Paul, and today was my first day on the job. I was training to be a marine biologist, and I wanted to be a solo diver.  I did not necessarily have the job yet, however, if I completed the task, I was guaranteed the job. It was only a matter of time before I figured out what that...

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“Officer Ginger” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #89

As I grew older, I was faced with the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Since I was a girl, I was questioned whether I wanted to be a teacher, a nurse, or an artist. I didn't want to do any of that. I was tired of the stereotypes regarding what women should be opposed to what men should do. Why was being a cop seen as a man thing? Why couldn't women be the ones doing the parkour? I was going to change ...

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“I'm Sorry” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #89

High school sweethearts are overrated. Everyone knows they never last. But when they do, everyone looks up to them. Jax and I have been friends since we were born. Our parents were in the same hospital and became friends after giving birth. Jax was like a brother to me, and my mom told me I had to say goodbye. I had only a week to tell him, but every time I visited him he made me so happy. I didn’t have enough courage to...

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“Nothing last forever” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #89

*A true story in my life- please read it would mean the world to me*JANUARY: It was a cloudy spring day in Connecticut, but it wasn’t a nice day for everyone. My sister Temi lies in the hospital with stage four cancer. She was only diagnosed today and was struggling for her life at the age of four. I wanted to help her, but I was only ten. I didn’t want this to b...

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“Princess Emerald ” by Rose Quartz

“Emerald darling, I wish to have a word with you!” Ira says from the bottom of the stairs.  Emerald walks down casually, allowing her long silky dress to drag down each step.  “What is it I can help you with?” Emerald says politely.  “Master Shane is visiting the castle today, and he wishes to talk to you.” “W...

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“The Sea Goddess ” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #88

Goodmorning Mr. Archer. How are you feeling? “It’s Archy. Where am I?” He said, rubbing his eyes.  “You're in the hospital. We just conducted surgery on your right leg, you should feel like yourself within a couple of days. Is there anybody I can call for you?”  “Who are you? How did I get here? Tell me!” “Sir, I am going to need you to relax. I am a nurse, my name is Percula and I have a degr...

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