My school has just suffered a horrible tragedy. A student was found dead two days ago, the morning after our homecoming dance. I did not …
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“The worst thing: to give yourself away in exchange for not enough love.” –Joyce Carol Oates
Houses by Hannah Harvey
Burgundy bricks and feathers, Will always be symbols of silence to me. We lived in a house built of burgundy bricks. It was a little …
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“Books are many things: lullabies for the weary, ointment for the wounded, armour for the fearful and nests for those in need of a home.” …
A Map for Wrecked Girls: Escape Is Unlikely, Death Is Probable
First there were four, and now there are three. Three teenagers, Emma, Henri, and Alex, are all stranded on a deserted island that has no …
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“You can’t do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth.” –Evan Esar
Choosing Between Tea or Poetry by Avantika Singhal
In my house, a cup of tea prepared by the 17-year-old me is appreciated more than my poetry. Strange women with magnifiers instead of eyes …