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Right or Wrong
Chapter 2 Glenn Jenkins Yes, he had helped unseat Democrats; block Democrats and defeat a piece of legislation or pass a bill. Changing public opinion at any cost, and winning elections is what they did from behind the scenes. The Jenkins had been a part of the grand old parties go to team for more than three decades. They were a family dynasty loyal only to them and the ****.
By David F Anderson5 years ago in Humans
What Happens in Italy, Stays in Italy
What Happens in Italy, Stays in Italy? Chapter 1 – Hotel Morning The morning started out like any other, of course, the light was blinding me directly in the eyes from the corridor. ‘Seriously’, I thought to myself annoyed. Bringing myself out of bed, I traipsed toward the bathroom. Time to get ready for another fun filled day in Italy. Still, the way the hotel rooms door let in so much light! Being so early was causing me to slumber suicide. Sighing, I contemplated, ‘Five Thirty is way to early for a vacation wake-up call, I’m totally supposed to be relaxing.’ Angerly brushing my tongue.
By Phoenix Rising5 years ago in Humans
Horizontal Hopes
I’d been climbing that damned hill nearly every day for two years. Sometimes I found things to eat along the way, but usually getting to the top was the best I could do. I had tried to climb in the morning in order to avoid the rain, but not too early else all I would see would be mist.
By William Altmann5 years ago in Humans
A Taste of The Past
The last rays of a fading sun filtered through the windows, barely piercing the thick glass. The light touched her face, muted but still warm. Why had she insisted on those windows? They stifled the colors of the setting sun, transforming the raging, brilliant hues into smoky shadows of themselves. What a waste of money and beauty. Dust motes danced through the haze as her mind wandered. Noah had voiced that same thought back when she had them installed. Smart man.
By Adelaine McCloe5 years ago in Humans
The Hereafter Ch. 1
Steve Hinds awoke on his last day with a groggy start as the old alarm clock rang its twin bells like an irritatingly chipper companion. Without opening his eyes, his heavy hand smashed down on it, silencing it. His head was already throbbing, despite the five Advil he had taken last night to prevent this very thing. After a moment to will his empty stomach not to eject whatever was still in there, he opened his eyes to the stained ceiling above his bed.
By Tom Strachan 5 years ago in Humans
Laundry
Somebody on the street is playing the familiar solemn cords of “The House of the Rising Sun” on a scratchy guitar. The sound floats through the trundling cars and to the beat of pedestrian footsteps, wavering and soulful. I am hanging laundry on the clothesline above on the second floor of my apartment, and Claire is talking to me from the next apartment over, leaning out the window like she is searching for the guitar player. She is a year older than me, but no one on the street would notice. Maybe that is why she cakes on lipstick like it is as common as dandelions.
By Brittany MacKeown5 years ago in Humans
A Move to the West Coast
Lily always wanted to live in New York City so after college she found a job, an apartment and moved from her small hometown to the city of her dreams. She tried not to think about it too much or she knew she wouldn’t go through with it. Her father always told her “no risk, no reward” and she always tried to live by her father’s words. But even her father was surprised that she took such a big step moving by herself to such a big city. He was proud of her though so he helped her pay the rent for a few months. Lily’s mother, on the other hand, was not happy about this move at all. It was dangerous and it was a few hours from home. Lily’s mother said to her “How we will get to you if you are sick or in trouble?” Lily assured her mother that everything would be fine. Lily’s father got the cold shoulder from his wife for quite some time for always drilling that stupid saying into her daughter’s head...”no risk, no reward”...Lily’s mother hated that saying!!!
By Margie Anderson 5 years ago in Humans
The Meaning of Beauty
Lights, camera, PANIC! Okay, maybe I shouldn't have been feeling the panic, but this audition meant everything to me. After what felt like a million rejections, I finally got one I felt confident about, and I planned to give it my all. I spent all morning watching movies, looking for inspiration as I prepared for my glorious debut as an audition potential. Bette Midler in Beaches is transcendent if I do say so myself. I hoped my voice would command attention like hers (minus the singing.)
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Humans
