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Write about someone finally making their own choices.

Posted in Middle School on Oct 26, 2022

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“Right of Passage” by Anna Tishchenko

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 “Hold still, just like that, don’t move a muscle”, as the little old man weaved among the dancers, lifting an arm here, a leg there, twisting someone just a little higher towards the sky. Arnica was smiling so hard her cheeks began to burn and still the photographer wouldn’t take the picture. He had no idea how painful this process was and had no interest in hearing about it. She counted to 30 in her head, certain that any second, she would fall out of this ridiculous position and ruin the entire scene. She couldn’t even squeeze he...

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“Your Story ” by Mustansir Fazli

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You do the thinking.Or do you? Did you prompt yourself to think over this question the writer has posed you? The writer thinks not. The writer argues the thinking happened on its own, and even now, is happening without your so-called will with all its so-called freedom having a say in the matter. Or should the writer say, ‘In the “grey” matter?’You didn’t find this joke funny. Or maybe you did. Some of us did. The writer certainly hopes you did get the pun, but can’t always count on the probability of us having the required brain functions, ...

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“I didn't pull the plug on Mum. I just.” by Zane Ishii

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“...so please turn on the activate button, Steffanie.” read the last sentence of the will.I looked at Mum.Although I thought I had got used to it, it was still difficult to actually acknowledge the vast instruments and various medications needed to keep Mum alive.She was propped up on her bed facing the window.Her fixed and wide gaze straight ahead had been the same for the last 3 months. She wouldn't, or couldn't, recognize me, even when I stepped into her line of sight.I preferred to stay on the outskirts of her room now, where I could pre...

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“A MOTHER’S DESIRE: A CHILD’S BOREDOM” by Godspower Oparaugo

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‘My mother wanted to decide my future. Because she wanted to choose a career for me.’ Obieke was soliloquizing.Obieke was a promising young man whose parents made every effort to make choices for him. It wasn’t funny at all! He had siblings of both genders but was not treated in the same manner like his siblings. His own case was always different! Chike and Ikeobi were his good friends, so they from time to time visit each other for sit-out and other social benefits. On Sunday evening, Chike and Ikeobi visited Obieke as usual but this time,...

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“Make My Own Tale” by Karen Lethlean

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Make My Own Tale Sitting up here, breeze through my now short hair is a good thing. Lightheaded sensations, if I shake my head no super-long tresses flop about, no weight making my neck sore. I sense again whisk of his sword pass my ear, rugged tugs and release of strands being severed from my head, each lock a leaden weigh falling away. Who would regard a haircut as bliss? Short hair more like me, fits my stereotype. I should be glad, except so many negatives push in. Firstly, his saddle pommel pinches against my thigh. I’m sure there is g...

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“The Decision” by Mellanie Crouell

Submitted to Contest #95

      She is standing in the mirror. She is looking how time has stopped just for a few minutes. She hears the school bus breaks squealing as it comes to a complete stop. It snaps her back into reality. She hears her door open to her apartment. “Isalyn, Isalyn, where are you?” yells her mother. “Jo, I am in the bathroom.” She stands to the door. “Why are you still in the bathroom? You have to be to work soon”, replies Jo. Isalyn looks in the mirror. She sees tears running down her face. She hurries to wipe the t...

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“My only choice” by Kari Bailey

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The numerous voices swirled around me and ran together. "There has to be something else we can do." "I refuse to give up." "Tomorrow we'll..."      Finally I stood up and drew the gazes of the four people in the room beside myself. "Stop!" My voice rose over the din and commanded their attention. My Mistress didn't look thrilled at the command, but she was silent for now. "Please, stop." "What’s your idea, Nathaniel?" Christopher's voice was the hopeful vampire I'd come to know. His question, I figured, wa...

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“Close enough” by Ashley Patterson

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Take a deep breath… you got this I spoke to myself silently. I could hear my heartbeat in my ear pumping away as my fears crept in. Your mother and father drove hours to get here for your special day you can’t disappoint them. Once again I am grasping to stay out of my head. It’s so crazy how I wanted a cigarette but didn’t smoke. The piano begin to play as my father grabbed my arm and begin to walk me down the aisle.      3 Months before…. His lips were so soft was all I could think as my man place his lips agai...

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“REDEMPTION ” by Cynthia Grove

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Thea heard the door slam downstairs. Alexander was leaving. He was leaving the country to return to his homeland. He was leaving her with a decision to make. She could either leave with him tonight or never see him again; leave her isolated, unfulfilled life with Mother, or symbolically leave her heart’s desire by staying, allowing him to cross the sea that would separate them forever. Her choice was frighteningly obvious: leave her inheritance or allow her destiny to leave her heart-broken, empty and alone. To most people, the choice would...

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“THE DREAMS ” by Kingsley Ugoh

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Mr. Paul Angelo a tall, huge and attractive man has not always paid much attention to all of David’s dreams. His pot belly collaborated with his bald head to give him the appearance of a satisfied old man where as he was only in his late 50’s. He knows for sure that the die is cast and sincerely desired more time because the cut on his son’s arm has been his greatest fear.  Emma cheerfully rides in a bus thinking of happy days. While she was waiting for her connecting bus she realizes she has forgotten her handbag; she enters the firs...

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“Full Moon” by Eva Piceno

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  There was a time that Humans and Werewolves were in peace. The Werewolves were sweet and caned. They made sure that the humans were safe before they would go to their homes. The human’s mead villages for themselves and the werewolves who’d find a cave nearby so they can protect the humans. Then one man named Alexter has enough of the wild animals named the werewolves. Alexter has a big plan to give reed of the werewolves. So Alexter got all of the hunters. To hunt down the wild animals. But one kid named Lisa over-hued the hunter’s pl...

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“IT'S IN THE STARS.” by Patricia Green

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Di crawled out from under the covers, slipped on her slippers and dressing gown then sat down to read her daily horoscope, as she did every morning. If it was a bad reading, she would stay home. Today was good. “Look forward to a bright and sunny day, with many good vibes coming your way, and keep a look out for that elusive good luck which is waiting for you to retrieve it.” “Wow, I like it! Now I can get ready to go shopping without any bad vibes hanging over my head!’ “Why do you need that to tell you what to do? Don’t you have a mind of ...

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“Death's Fall” by Charles Bowman

Submitted to Contest #95

With a deep sigh, Azrail walked into the room of Erin Davis. He dreaded this task more than any other that night. Her entire family had been so cruel and selfish that they had left an impression on the Angel’s mind. He didn’t expect this woman to be any different.  Azrail’s gaze softened at the sight of once vibrant petals that littered the room. Vases covered the bedside table and the windowsill. He looked around the room. A sign hung above Erin Davis’s bed. It read “Get well soon, Ms. Davis!” in sloppy letters.  The angel made ...

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“Growing Up” by Ellasyn Carpenter

Submitted to Contest #95

"Mami will you tell me a story?" The young child asked with wide glittering blue eyes. Mami chuckled with a kind sparkle in her matching eyes. "Which one hijo?" She asked stroking his blonde hair out of his eyes with her delicate hand. "The one about growing up." He said puffing out his chest so he looked big and strong and laughing soon after. Mama chuckled under her breath. "Of course." She smiled. "Yay!" He said "I love your stories Mami! They're the best!" Mami smiled even more. "Just settle down." She said. Mami watched as her son scra...

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“Wǒ huì fāguāng : I will shine” by Sagar Sarkar

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Taiyang was waiting for someone in a coffee shop. He had been living in New York for the last six years and was a human rights activist. His eyes were fixed at the door, he was jittery and palpably anxious and already had six cups of coffee. There was a news flash on the big screen in the center of the café, the headline in bold letters: "North Korea tests 3 more missiles.”His eyes suddenly looked very deep as if he was hit by a maelstrom. He was not jittery anymore. Time stood still and Taiyang was lost in deep evocation of memories.In...

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