The sun pressed down on the farmhouse roof like a heavy hand, making the old wooden shingles creak and groan in protest. Emma wiped her forehead with the back of her wrist, careful not to let the sweat from her palms drip onto the bowl of green beans she was snapping. The porch swing barely […]
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The crisp September air whispered through the quad, carrying with it the promise of new beginnings. Eliza stood at the threshold of Hartley Hall, her fingers tracing the worn brick as she watched the ebb and flow of students around her. It was only the third day of classes, yet already the campus seemed to
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Between you and me – yes, this is a true story and yes, I am “Ashley”. There really was a “Jules”. I had a massive crush on her. We were friends for a lot of my time in “Franklinville”. Happy ending to the story is that we both did end up moving away (and never moved back). I haven’t spoken to her since HS, however. “Jules”, I hope you’re doing well out there! *Author’s Note: I actually found the drawing! Yes, I actually drew her, I know. After taking a picture and uploading it, I made some edits as to preserve the identities of those involved, however.**
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TV isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a passion, a love affair, an obsession. From the moment I wake up to the second my head hits the pillow, the warm glow of the screen is my constant companion. But as much as I adore the flickering images, the clever dialogue, and the artful storytelling,
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