glimpses shared by our authors
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I looked out of the window, at the empty field just a few metres away, slightly obscured by the grubby glass. I sighed, and tried to ignore the fact that ... read more -
do." He grabbed Effy's hand and dragged her towards the door. I felt bad that my dad didn't want me to be there. That's okay because I wasn't sure if ... read more -
"I have good news. You are being discharged. I have put you on the organ transplant list, so you can wait for it at home. You will have to come ... read more -
I've never been a huge fan of the cliche "writer's block". I have what I like to call, "writer's overload". It's like what happens to your computer when you try ... read more -
-I am angry because Micha is a fat creeper who won't leave me and my friends alone and I hate him. Not exactly Steinbeck... Symbolism? I am angry because the ... read more -
She smiled and sauntered off down an adjacent hallway, quickly becoming enveloped by the increasing crowds of revelers. I stood there as more people approached the assortment of uppers, downers, ... read more -
Loneliness is not being alone in an empty room. It's being surrounded by people, but not by friends. Fear is not the apprehension before the jump, But the loss of ... read more -
Last night was one of those nights where you don't expect things to go as well as they do. After a little convincing, I gave in and headed to the ... read more -
and then holds it against me. Or doesn't tell me that he's read it, and holds it against me. I just want to be someone's number one in their life. ... read more -
I have been neglecting these blank pages for far too long. The e-mails are so sweet, but they just don't motivate me enough to write. I don't have the patience ... read more