glimpses shared by our authors
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I'm sure if I tried, I could pinpoint the exact date and hour I first became aware of Hunter Makowski. Some backstory: I am not the best at playing nice ... read more -
Inspire. That word rang in my head. My mom had said it. Would watching pieces of space junk burn up in the atmosphere really inspire me? Or is it just ... read more -
I sat in my room, eyes closed, foot tapping, humming a tune. I almost had it. The first song I had written in two years. I was lucky my mind ... read more -
I don't blame her for not talking. Partly because in light of what happened, i'm just too tired to care anymore, and partly because she never talked much in the ... read more -
Why? Why am I still here? Everyday when I wake up, that's what I think. Every night before I fall asleep, that same thought wanders my mind. It never goes ... read more -
We got out of my car and headed to Shay's. I gave him plenty of time to back out, but he didn't. "Shay," I called as I opened the door, ... read more -
Chapter 9 Mila It was Tuesday morning and time to kidnap Ben. I wasn't going to hurt him, just talk. I rang the doorbell and waited. His little sister opened ... read more -
When we get home, Mary is there waitin' fo' us. Without one word, she helps me with my packed back and kisses both of my cheeks. She don't say hello, ... read more -
I went down to the cafeteria at my school. "Goddamnit, I have no one to sit with." Since I clearly had no friends I went into the toilets and stayed ... read more -
"You wouldn't." He breathes threateningly. I stare awkwardly at my feet, nervously rocking from one to the other. I really don't want to be in the room when this little ... read more
