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Write about someone going to extreme lengths to return an overdue library book.

Posted in High School on Oct 26, 2022

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“Return By January 27th 2136” by Will Giering

Submitted to Contest #91

“Systems coming online. Disengaging hypersleep now. We are approaching our destination,” echoed the computer voice.            Nate massaged his temples and sat up in his hypersleep pod. Despite his vision being blurred, he could see the other pods opening their lids. Waking from hypersleep felt like nasty hangover. Nate got the feeling that his crewmates wouldn’t be in the mood for conversation.            The crew members slowly ma...

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“Journey Through Brooklyn” by Joyce Schook

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Sara hated cleaning. So much so she avoided it like the plague. What part of it was fun? None. Sara was far too busy. She had two jobs, volunteered at the animal shelter and took online classes. At twenty four she wanted to spread her wings and live life. Ellie (her roommate) was the complete opposite. To say Ellie was a neat freak was under statement. The girl folded everything. She emptied the cast's litterbox daily, always made her bed and never left a dish in the sink. Ellie never seemed to mind that Sara was messy. Sure she made remarks...

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“Spitefulness ruined my world” by Nataly Feldman

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I have always had issues with deadlines. Since school time I couldn’t get myself to hand work in on the set time. I have never viewed it as an issue, but my parents would always get very upset with me. I could never wrap my head around the reason why. It is just time; I can’t take control over it or manipulate it. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to do magic. And why are the students the only ones with deadlines, but teachers are allowed to be checking that homework for days? Bearing that in mind, I’ve hardly completed any work in the set per...

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“Not Too Late” by Grace Gropper

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Write about someone going to extreme lengths to return an overdue library book. Clouds were starting to roll in, I glanced quickly at the sky to see how much time I had before it rained. I ran faster when the first few drops started to wet the sidewalk. I weaved through busy people heading to work, nearly pushing people over. I clutched the book tightly to my chest. I had the bus stop in my sights. I looked down at my new watch. I had a minute and thirty seconds before the bus would be here and I was too far away. I had to run faster, this...

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“Pain for Peace” by Lucia Zahir

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She loved reading. She visited the local library every single day. Librarians loved her so they gave her books for free because She always returned them on time. This was a very long time ago.. She fell in love with a wrong man. From the first second he already meant everything for her. The love was very pure and fragile. She barely knew him so she wanted to get to know him better. She knew that one wrong step or over trying would lead to fatal consequence for her feeling so She was very prudent. Months passed, She waited in the streets ...

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“Overdue” by Beth Aylin

Submitted to Contest #91

“Two weeks,” is what the librarian had snarled to Violet at the checkout counter. Violet had nodded and quickly shoved the book in her bag, running out of the library and going to soccer practice. She hadn’t started reading the book when she remembered it was nearly overdue. There was no way Violet was letting one of her books be overdue.  She'd always been scared of that librarian. Usually, librarians had soft smiles and warm personalities, but this one always shot Violet with withering glares before she even thought of making a sound...

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“To What is Owed” by Ruby Galvez

Submitted to Contest #91

In the stillness of the faerie woodlands, a low keening sound emerged from the dense vines of an old valete tree. A dryad was dying, and the entire forest knew it. The trees shuddered in sympathy, while the woodland faeries flitted in and out of the branches in distress. They whispered amongst themselves, fearful yet curious. It was always a great event when a dryad reaches his golden age and is in the precipice of being one with nature. The event is especially grand for a male descendant of an ancient Unseelie family. Usually, the event ...

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“The Overdue Book” by Elizabeth Davis

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This is going to be a great four-day weekend Larry thought as he finished filling his backpack with cutoffs, t-shirts, and swim trunks. Flying was a lot easier when you didn’t have luggage to check. He looked around his bedroom one last time and had the feeling he was forgetting something. He mentally ran through his list: socks, underwear, shaving kit, cutoffs, t-shirts, swim trunks, sandals, one good pair of slacks, one polo shirt, loafers. Oh, well, whatever it was must not be important. He saw the cab turn onto his street from his win...

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“NO SILENCE!” by Faith Zubby

Submitted to Contest #91

"A man is only as good as the knowledge he holds and nothing more" Mr thomas, said to me, while rummaging through the shelves of book. Aha, I found it! He squealed excitedly. 'and what better way to gain knowledge,  than to find them in books, for within it's hard cover  lies the secrets and exploits of great men and women', he said, while handing the book to me. "This book is special, so be sure to return it at it's due time" he said "Yes sir" I responded.  Now in the comfort of my room, i stare in awe at the book, the scho...

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“The Library Run” by Glenn Etzwiler

Submitted to Contest #91

Micheal wakes up after a long night out with his friends. He takes a look at his phone sees his mother sent him a text. Micheal still a little groggy try’s to read the message. Rubs his eyes for a better look reads it again. Text Message: Micheal this is mom I am sure you know that. But I got a phone call from the library saying I have a over due book. I thought I told you to return that book please do that today with love mom. Micheal begins to look for this book every where he can rips his apartment apart looking for it. Finally finds ...

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“Overdue” by Adam Schwartz

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The Oak Brook Public Library was shaped like a UFO.  Or maybe one of those tiny shortbread butter cookies that Potbelly Sandwich Shop puts around the straws on milkshakes.  Either way, the undulating curves of the building hid me from the lightly trafficked road out front, and the darkness of night concealed me from anyone looking through the nearby fields.   Despite my rush, my hands fumbled with the ring of keys.  I couldn’t pick out the one that opened the main door in the darkness, and I dropped the whole jumble...

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“Crazy Overdue” by Aprill Ebejer

Submitted to Contest #91

I woke up to the crazy ringtone I had thought was so funny yesterday afternoon. Turns out at 3:00 AM, it’s the most annoying ringtone in the world. I blindly reached for the phone and wondered how my “Do Not Disturb” had allowed anyone to disturb my sleep. I mean, going to bed at midnight and waking up at 3:00, wasn’t my idea of fun. The caller ID showed my mom’s picture. I sat up in the bed and forced myself to wake up. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I stole something,” my mom wailed into the phone. “I can’t believe I didn’t give it back. Y...

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“Return To Sender Or Lender” by Daniel Norton

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My Grandpa Frank's funeral was the first time I had seen a dead body. Now my mother, Aunt Susan and Uncle Joe were getting ready to go and clean out his house. I wanted to go but mom did not want me to go along. "Why can't I go, Mom?" "I don't think you would have any fun." "Seriously, Mom. None of you are going to have any fun either. You're going to clean out Grandpa's house." "True but I still really don't think you should go." "Come on, Karen," (that's my mom) "give the kid a break. If he wants to go, l...

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“The Book Heist ” by Gracie Farrar

Submitted to Contest #91

Agent Hatch looked for his target. The library wasn’t packed, so it wouldn’t be difficult to spot her. The place had brown walls, brown carpet, and brown shelves. Agent Hatch stood out with his large frame, causing the librarian to eye him for the last half hour. He was glad he picked up a book on his way to the small brown table in the middle of the room. The librarian couldn’t get onto his ass for loitering. Agent Hatch usually enjoyed libraries, the smell of paper and dust, the quietness, but with the silence and the suspense, and the fa...

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“Dead Men don’t get Laid” by Zoe Agu

Submitted to Contest #91

9:03 AM “Holy shi-” In one swift, violent, motion a sweaty hand was clamped over my mouth. My back was firmly pressed against the wall and my elbows were pinned behind my back. There was nothing elegant or heroic about the situation I was in, even though it was in the name of love.  “Listen here Rat Face if you don’t give me all your money,” the thug with an abnormal amount of acne on his chin pulled out a dull blade, “I’ll take it with.. Force.” I looked at him blankly, I must have looked like an idiot, who truly did have rat...

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