glimpses shared by our authors
  • One day. When I have enough money to buy me a wonderful camera. I'm going to take a picture a day. Of something beautiful I see. If I don't see ...
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  • that night we sat close, too close. made stupid jokes that only we understood. I glowed under your praise, and your eyes sparkled when I caught you watching me. I ...
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  • I start to think that maybe if I tell him everything, just spill it all in one sitting; I'll feel better. But then how will he feel? As the conflicts ...
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  • "Oh yeah, like a burglar would sit here and listen to music while you slept on the couch." I reply sarcastically, leaning down to retrieve my most prized possession. I ...
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  • That slow descent, during which I let the sole of my shoe slide along the metal of the escalator, reminds me of New York City. Sentimental nonsense, perhaps; I'm well ...
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  • I doubt they'll ever be back. "River?" I hear a voice call in a singsong voice. "River, where are you?" I don't answer; I am hiding from the voice and ...
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  • I run my hand up my right arm, feeling the bumps that could easily be mistaken for a washboard. Shaking my head, I wonder what I've done to myself. I'll ...
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  • During last three days ago, I was at home collecting information about publishing in ISI-indexed journals and essential requirements for getting a fund or scholarships. I have found plenty of ...
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  • EXT. Forest - NIGHT Frantic motions. Point of view of someone running. Montage of GIRL running through forest, dodging trees and hiding temporarily in bushes. Breathing heavily, always moving, determined ...
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  • the rooms in the hotel and motels are simple. shaker simple: mattresses for each person held off the ground by wooden frames, simple set of drawers with a mirror over ...
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