And there's a twist! It actually all took place in the past.

Posted in High School on Nov 1, 2022

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“The Girl in Front of Me” by Sal Jarrold

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I crack the window open a few inches. Enough to keep the rain out and let some fresh air in. The musty smell of the wet grass slowly creeps through the window. It smells nice. I've always enjoyed watching the rain and the drops of water leak down the window.A pair of strong hands close the window and wipe the rain off the windowsill. I look at to face the person connected to those hands. It's my dad."Tyson, I know you want to let the fresh air in, but please, don't let the rain in too. If you want fresh air, then go outside. It's spring brea...

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“The Road Trip” by Unknown User

Submitted to Contest #14

The month of April had finally allowed spring to show her true colors. Winter had been cold, snowy, and much too long. Roy and Kelly were yearning for light breezes, and road trips with the top down on the convertible; but for today they were beginning with a short trip to their favorite lake. Roy climbed into the car, slapped his very worn hat onto his head, and then hit the button to lower the top. Kelly climbed in beside him, and he chuckled. ”Hey! What’s that all about?” “That backpack doesn’t much look like a tackle box.” “You’...

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