Short story by Isla: I froze. I could feel two pairs of golden eyes bore into the small of my back. Oh god, I thought, not again.
Yuhime's short story: When I walked to the edge of the bridge I realized why I was really here. While the wind blew through my black silk-like hair I shed the tears as the memories went by.
This is a short story i challenged myself to write. I had to write it in 300 words or less and i thought i would like to share it.
Poem by Jodie: I won't be the girl to always hold your hand And I won't be the girl who runs with you in the sand. I won't be the girl to squeeze you tight And I won't be the girl to hold you all through the night.
He said he loved me, I said sorry He said he missed me, I said sorry He said he needed me, I said sorry Then I realised that he and me We were both the same
The overgrown grass tickles my bare ankles, Running through the yard. Fireflies zoom round and round, Aglow against the indigo sky.
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Song Lyrics by Rachel: I have a feeling you, are the only one, that wants me, in this room.
Maybelle's song lyrics: Hopefully, hopefully, I’m that girl under that orange sky
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