the kisses of sunbeams on my face feel warm. my heart is full, so far from the ragtag, edgy organ that’s worn out from using …
The Effect of Death
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 …
Dear Science Textbook, I Disagree by Ridhima Singh
My science textbook tells me that stars are flaming balls of gas, all but the sun light years away from us, probably dead by the …
The Scariest Thing
This Ask Lara entry was composed on October 22nd, the day after Back to the Future Day. A lot has happened in the past 48 hours. …
The Truth About Fighting Depression
The problem with depression is that it is a shapeshifter. It can blend in with the normal patterns of a teenager, young adult, or pretty …
Facts of Living
The following are facts: The world will keep orbiting the sun. The moon will keep orbiting the Earth. Seconds will stay consistent. Days will pass …
The Importance of Adventure
My life, although short, has been full of experiences so far. I have learned many lessons through my mistakes, and I am forever grateful for …
The Incredible Lightness of Being
I awoke in the middle of the night, unable to sleep because I’ve had a lot on my mind lately. In truth, I’d been feeling …