literature
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Good Deeds NEVER go unnoticed
Fuck! My alarm goes off every day at 5:30 am and I’m never ready for it no matter how early I go to bed. Ugh. I brush my disheveled locs out of my face and plant my feet on the floor. Rise and grind, thank God for a new day. I hit the radio on and hop in the shower to do my normal routine. Shit, shower, shave, brush my teeth, get really dressed to impressed, and head out the door. I’m a working college student striving to make a living in the concrete jungle. I’m moving and shaking in the hustle and bustle of the big city. Little did I know today wouldn’t just be a normal Monday.
By Brandi Roberts6 years ago in Humans
A Bright Past
This was the third time since I opened my laptop that I had to blink myself out of a trance-like state. I just couldn't seem to focus on my school work even with the help of the double shot of espresso I had added to my latte. I took a deep breath and looked out of the window of the cafe. My head was clouded with the negative opinions I'd been hearing about my choice to major in writing. Everyone wanted to know how I was going to make a living doing what I loved. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't a little concerned myself. My freelance career was still in its beginning stages and on top of that I had to pay for classes. Money was always an issue in my family and for once I would like to know what it's like to not have to worry about it. At the same time I hated the idea of giving up my passion as a career just to be more comfortable.
By Michelle Ottobre6 years ago in Humans
The Australian Dream
It was the worst of years which quickly became the best of years. Sixty-six consecutive days where an unforgiving sun beat down on the crops, wilting most of the year’s harvest. An unfortunate time to be a bushel of wheat, and not much more fun being the farmer either. An arid orange air had replaced a clean one, as the bushfires smouldered and burned, at times crescendo-ing to a horrifying peak that would trigger news coverage. Otherwise, they had announced themselves as part of the yearly summer season.
By Henrietta Lira6 years ago in Humans
The Unexpected Money
It was the beginning of summer in Crozet, Virgina. Crozet was one of those small towns no ones ever heard of and everyone who lives there knows everyone. Just like most small towns there won't be much to do. You could go for a hike at the park or to the library and on Saturday nights you could go roller skating at the community center. During summer the pool was open and of course there were a few ponds or lakes to go fishing in but otherwise there won't be much to do unless you wanted to ride the backroads or stay home to do whatever.
By Harley Johnson6 years ago in Humans
Magnificent Marabelle
Marabelle was a beautiful and strong woman who everyone thought of as successful; her ability to smile in difficult situations and provide reasonable solutions and compassion to those around her when issues arose made everyone believe she was the poster-child of prosperity.
By Mitchmanguy6 years ago in Humans
The Little Black Book
Oh, my God! That cloud, looming over head was as black as coal. The wind was gusting. It seemed like it was blowing 90 miles per hour. My daughter, Lisa who is 5, is in my arms. The wind would have swept her away from me if I had not carried her. "We're almost there." I said to myself. A few yards away, is an underground shelter. It was designed for our neighborhood to have a safe-haven in the event that a menacing hurricane crept up to interfere with our lives. Today was that day. The wind was tearing at my face and trying to rip my daughter free from my arms. Now the rain began to pound on our bodies. We are only inches away from the shelter's door. I can see my neighbor, Mr. Taylor, beckoning for us and screaming, "Hurry, it's bearing down on you." Just as we reached the entrance of the door, the wind tried to lift me and my daughter into the air. I grabbed the side of the shelter's wall with one hand and flung myself and my daughter through the opening. We both landed on the floor. The door to the shelter slammed shut with a loud bang! My first instinct was to check to see if Lisa was okay after the fall. She was okay. "Beverly! I heard my name ring out. You made it." The Nelsons, the Browns, and the Taylors were already hunkered down and bracing themselves for the approaching hurricane.
By Gloria Lockridge6 years ago in Humans
Cherry Village
At night, my dreams are vivid and intense. I watch and read enough sci-fi and fantasy to know I’m not alone. There are others out there who feel there is some kind of parallel universe that exists within dreams. I don’t think it’s just a random array of snippets from day life that jumble up in your brain and play for your sleeping eyes.
By Meg Horvath6 years ago in Humans
Finding Marianne
Inflatable air dancers in front of the used-car dealership celebrated as Linda clasped the keys of her very first car. Although the interior of the car smelled of too much perfume, and one of the windows seemed to be permanently sealed shut, the price had been unbeatable.
By Madeline Smith6 years ago in Humans
Infinite Possibilities
Infinite Possibilities "Hey Noah! Wake up we have things to do!" Noah slowly stood up from his pile of empty bottles. "Why does my head hurt? Zeal I thought I wrote ``I no longer want hangovers in the book." Noah stood in front of a man wearing an all white fitted suit, the only prominent feature this man had was his bold yellow eyes looking through him. "I did grant you that wish Noah as for the minor concussion you might have suffered in last night's bar brawl would say otherwise but alas I'm no physician." Noah began to frantically search for his most prized possessions. "Ah here it is!" He wrote the word "a clean bill of health" in the book. Noah let a sigh of relief as the aches and pain dissolved in an instant. Since Noah had "found" a book that gives him whatever he wants Noah has been living the good life of stardom. All the parties and women, he couldn't get enough. He looked out the window of his Vegas penthouse thinking to himself that life can't get any better. If he wants money and power he can have it. The world will bow to him and only him, with the exception of Zeal of course. "You know what Zeal you have been riding me over the last few weeks. Can you please let me in on the secret you've been keeping from me." Zeal stood up and followed Noah to the bathroom, stepping over the many guests Noah had invited to his room for a little get together. "Noah please, if I tell you what it is we are looking for you may just not believe me." Noah gave Zeal a disapproving look. What more could there be he thought to himself. He has a book that grants him wishes and it has turned him into a celebrity. "Well maybe you can handle it." Zeal started by telling Noah the words that were written in the first page of his book were actually a death curse. The more Noah uses the book, the more like Zeal he would become and eventually becoming Zeal himself. "You have roughly a week and a half to find my counterpart, my dear brother's black book and make a wish to stop the curse from ending your life." Noah couldn't believe what he was hearing, he had Zeal's little white book for over three years and not one word was said about a death curse.. "Where exactly is this other book?" A perfect smile came over Zeal as he thought. "Now we can finally settle the bet, brother."
By Terrence E. Tropez6 years ago in Humans
