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The next day was Thursday, and so far, I hadn’t gained back my zapping powers, so I knew I was in the clear for now. Nikki promised to help me create a WordPress profile after school today, and I couldn’t have been more excited to have her show me the ropes. I brought my diary with me, and it was large enough to fit in my purse so no one would ever know. Nikki was the only person who knew that my diary was in my purse, and I trusted her to not let anyone else know about it. This was our own little secret, and we didn’t want anyone else to kn...
Submitted to Contest #309
Having Taylar Barrenfeld over at my place for dinner was a dream come true—the perfect guest, with Owen out spending time with his family. I wasn’t sure when he’d get back, but my plan was to have Taylar ready and gone by the time he came back from wherever he needed to be for the evening. He knew I was bringing her over, but I wouldn’t want to make the situation awkward—should he ever return unexpectedly and catch the two of us together, doing whatever. Taylar was kind enough to offer to help me make pizza. I knew this was the last thing s...
We didn’t arrive at my parents’ until 5:20. The backyard had full decorations—twinkling fairy lights draping across the area, casting a soft, golden glow; lanterns with flickering candles placed along the garden path. At the entrance sat a framed sign reading YANCEY & CHRISTIAN in bold, black letters. The young man on the guitar played soft acoustic music, sounding like a ballad to Taylor Swift’s Lover. We saw Mom talking to Katrina—the maid—and other staff about the food, welcoming guests as they showed up. She came over to give us a ...
Submitted to Contest #308
Owen and I dressed semi-casually to the engagement party—he in a red plaid shirt with black pants, and me in a light blue plaid shirt and dark blue jeans. Though well-dressed for the occasion, my heart was just not in it tonight. Enough drama had already unfolded over the weddings, with Julia having to share her day with Taylar’s sister, Yancey. Taylar was the only person on my mind, so while getting dressed to impress, she’s the person I’d been thinking about instead of my family and the Nuzzos—as much as I loved the Nuzzos. It’s a coincid...
Submitted to Contest #307
The pivotal moment in the recording came when Eric insisted that he get out of Kari-Ann’s car, so he could try to find his own way home. Kari-Ann was pissed with him, considering him to be ungrateful, so she insisted he just get out of the car and walk all the way home in the dark of the night. A few more words were exchanged, then Eric finally got out of the car. But the recording continued when he went after Kari-Ann, even as she drove away. Kari-Ann was debating whether to return to the party at Daphne’s house or not, with Eric challengi...
Submitted to Contest #306
As Lyndsay got the chicken dinner ready, I went to my room to message Darrin. I wanted him to know it was never my intention to fully ignore him—that is, if he really felt like I did it on purpose. Whatever he thought wasn’t really the case. Taylar: Hey, it’s me. So sorry I’ve been a ghost for so long! How’ve you been? Darrin: Hey, it’s nice hearing from you, Taylar. I’m getting along just fine. How are you doing? Taylar: Great. A little busy, working at the salon and occasionally meeting with Liza to plan the wedding for Yancey. Darrin:...
One day, in the village, everyone lived their lives without a single care in the world… Especially the young boy, who had a reputation for his dishonesty. Since birth, all he ever learned was telling lies. No one knew where he got it from, not even his mother and father, who tried their best to raise him with morals. But what did morals mean to this young boy? Though he wasn’t reliable, the adults relied on him to watch after their sheep. Probably not the best idea to ask a child with a reputation for dishonesty to look after a group of you...
Submitted to Contest #303
Kaitlynn Westergart takes a deep breath before she spills out the three words that have been holding her back for the past five weeks. “Vincent, I’m pregnant.” For a moment, he is speechless. He stares at her with disbelief, then glances around as if he’s looking for an answer somewhere out there before turning to face her. “What?” “Didn’t you hear what I just…” “I heard you loud and clear. Is this… What, is this a joke or something? How can this possibly be real?” She’s anticipated that reaction. “Vince, I… I’m so sorry. Five weeks ago ...
This is a continued part to the story "Kari-Ann & Will" (Submitted previously for Contest #293).I knew I shouldn’t fall for him, but damn… His compassion, his gorgeous eyes, his everything. How could I not?“Will…” I sighed dreamily, then I cleared my throat to contain myself. “I’m sorry, it’s just…” I took another deep breath. “I’ve isolated myself from all my closest friends for the longest time, including Erika and Arthur. I’ve had periods of depression and suicidal thoughts.“Yes, I have attempted suicide more than twice after what hap...
Submitted to Contest #301
Claire Summers knew this was very wrong and inexcusable, but she was going to catfish Erika. After all, she’d had a sixth sense about Hunter since the first time Erika and Hunter ever started going out. Even back then, she did not trust Hunter Walsh one bit. She knew he was trouble, and guys like him were so frustratingly irresistible to young women for whatever strange reason. She knew her daughter deserved better, much better than what Hunter could ever give her in a lifetime. Claire learned to become more social media and technologically ...
Submitted to Contest #300
Despite everything that had happened so far, Günther was determined that he and Annaliese stay in New York City. Two years after they left Germany so they could start their new life together in the U.S., he was more than determined to keep up his end of his vows, “haben und halten” (to have and to hold), “für Reiche und Arme” (for richer or poorer), “im Guten wie im Schlechten” (for better or worse), “in Krankheit und Gesundheit” (in sickness and health)... “bis dass der Tod uns scheidet” (till death do us part). One of those vows included ...
Submitted to Contest #299
Liza began driving, and asked us, “Would you like me to come along, so I can give you a ride home whenever you’re ready?”Arthur replied, “No, that’s okay. You don’t have to stay with us. I’ll call you to come pick us up whenever we’re ready.”“Okay, not a problem, cuz.” She grinned at us through her sunglasses. NSYNC was blasting on the radio. This girl sure had amazing taste in music.She decided to drop us off at the mall where Arthur and I could hang out for a few hours, probably until school was over. Her plan was to return to Arthur’s pla...
Submitted to Contest #298
I woke up on a bright Thursday morning to a message alert on my phone and saw that it was from Darrin, which read: Hey, Taylar, it’s me. I need you. PLEASE!! I read it in his voice, with a sense of urgency, and I had a million thoughts and mixed feelings running through my mind about this message. What did he really want? Why was he messaging me again, even after I told him not to contact me until he got his violent twin sister on a leash? Me: What’s up, Darrin? Darrin: I just got some life-altering news, and it’s not very good. Please, I ...
By the time Lance finds himself awake at 2:30 in the morning on a Saturday, it is the first of September. Just like that, the summer has gone by pretty fast. It didn’t feel like that long ago since the Macallens first arrived in Lake Haven, but just like that, two months flew by. It’s been an exciting two months with its fair share of ups and downs: one of the downs that included his accidental involvement in covering up the death of a local woman, Kaitlynn Westergart. While Seth is out like a light, Lance lies in bed, staring up at the cei...
In spite of myself, I decided to stay behind and keep Darrin company until tomorrow morning. I couldn’t help it; he needed me, and if I was being honest with myself, I needed him, too. As he began changing out of his uniform, I let him know that I needed to call Lyndsay to tell her about the sudden change of plans. I believed that as long as I told her, she’d be completely okay with it. I went down to the living room to give her a call, putting her on speaker. “What up, Lynd?” “Nice hearing from you, T.B! How’s your night going so far?” “...
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