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Hidden Amongst the Cattails
The words of a nearly one-month-old newspaper headline screamed across the page, its bold letters seething with anger. “Prominent St. James figure accused of sexual abuse: former alter boys speak out on allegations from decades past!” A picture of my younger brother John smiled from underneath it. I just stared down at it as I felt a nauseous feeling twinge in my stomach. I slid the top newspaper off the pile and saw another headline just like it. “Prominent town figure also led Boy Scout troop: former members allege abuse there as well.” I slid that paper off to the side too.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)3 years ago in Chapters
Porsche Man: The English Premier West Ham
Being recognized topflight status by her peers Porsche Man had a Friday night earned commitment and attended an engagement that Mr. Luton’s decided to throw celebrating his renewed Grand Opening. Apparently, last century the former west ham united made an appearance at his world-famous tea party and that was the final time the theatrical tease went to the special event until the present.
By Marc OBrien3 years ago in Chapters
The Trolley Dilemma: A Moral Conundrum on the Tracks of Destiny
In a bustling city named Ethicville, there was a tram that trundled through its streets, connecting neighborhoods and people from all walks of life. The tram was a symbol of unity, for it carried passengers to their destinations, weaving the fabric of the city together.
By Jerry Okachi3 years ago in Chapters
The Empty Room
I couldn’t believe that it was finally happening. After 28 years, my family and I were moving out of my childhood home. I sat on the floor of my old bedroom, taking it all in. The big window. The pink carpet and walls. All the empty space. It seemed even bigger than I ever realized. It was weird to think I’d never seen my room like this before.
By Jaye Ruggiero-Cash3 years ago in Chapters
My Current Journeys
Hello, everyone. My name is Meghan. I have been joining this writing community since Summer 2021 when the pandemic is still overflowing. I am glad that I was conquering one of my fears and insecurities due to my mixed language disorder since I was a toddler. I have so many things that it has been very challenging every day, every week, every month, and every year. I would like to share how much I have been going through from birth to my mid-30s on this journey.
By Meghan LeVaughn 3 years ago in Chapters
Arizona State of Mind
So, with no jobs, money burning a hole in our pocket, and a deep need to see a new part of the country, we packed up and started the hours-long drive to Arizona. From Texas, with all of our stops and such, it ended up being about an 18-hour journey. Not including, of course, the overnight stop that wasn't even planned by us that we were essentially peer-pressured to make by Madi's travel-bug grandmother...
By Raine Neal3 years ago in Chapters
Memoirs of A Vampire: A Background
Author's Note: The idea came to me while it was raining. I was on a bus, heading back to my home province after completing an undergraduate assessment exam for university. As I gazed out of the window, a vision formed in my mind—a hunter, a vampire in pursuit of their prey. Their intent was not to kill, but rather to proposition "clean" humans to become their blood donors. It was the late '90s, and the world was still grappling with the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic. For this particular, discerning vampire, locating a human with untainted blood proved to be a formidable challenge. Ultimately, they settled on a human male who was drowning his sorrows at a bar, having recently been left heartbroken by a high school sweetheart.
By Karina Thyra3 years ago in Chapters
Weaving the Canadian Mosaic: Living the dream
Kat sensed the environment as if she was a feral beast. In the stillness she heard her heartbeat, then the leaves rustling. They sounded the drum roll for a chorus of crickets chirping. The chorus adjusted their rhythm as the echoes of an occasional car or airplane passed in the distance. The chant of nature recreated the history of the land. She was a part of nature. She stood as an outsider, on the mast of the ship of Theseus who asked if a ship that is restored, with all the wooden parts replaced, is the same ship. Heraclitus asked if a river, whose water is replenished, is the same river. Plutarch stated you never step twice into the same river.
By Katherine D. Graham3 years ago in Chapters
