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Submitted to Contest #105
*This story may contain sensitive topics that's not appropriate for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised.* Dominic "Hey Dominique, where'd you get those shoes from?" The tall boys bumped me slamming me into the locker, "Your Grandma's closet?" They all laughed and pushed me, throwing me around like one of their little playthings.I let them have their way because soon I'll have my way."Freak." One of the boys scoffed as they walked away, the bell sounding in the halls. I massaged the side of my stomach knowing the bruises that had alre...
Submitted to Contest #104
Elaina Ms. Medina clapped her hands together smiling, "For the second semester we are switching lab partners." There was a collective groan from the class of seniors. "You guys need to branch out." Her eyes fell on me, and I looked down, "You're getting too comfortable." My former partner Jane sighed softly, "Who do you think you'll get?" I shrugged doodling in my journal, "You're going to have to do more than shrug your shoulders and whisper..." She leaned forward, "Especially if you end up pairing with one of the football players." ...
I am a young writer, hoping to branch out and get better at something I love so much.
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