Category: writing
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Not Alone
They were at the top of the hill when Brenttyn suddenly queried. “Don’t you have a boyfriend.” “Of course not.” Kia blurted out. This was the first thing she had said so emphatically. “Why do you say “of course not”?” Brenttyn darted his eyes toward her, a little surprised. “No one has ever asked me…
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“On the Hill”
He flashed a grin at me. “That’s a beautiful name. It fits you perfectly.” I stared back at him. I wasn’t sure, but I was pretty sure he was flirting with me. He let my hand go after giving it a slight squeeze. “Thanks.” I said. I had no idea what was customary to say…
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After the Rain
“Carrie,” Ben said. I jumped sky high and almost fell looking around. He was there about fifteen feet away, just looking at me in the middle of the sidewalk. He was not moving. I turned and almost fell on Hazel. I would have lost but instead crashed into my door with a thud. He spoke…
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“Moment by Moment”
“Why are you crying?” The voice inquired. “What’s wrong, Katherine?” It was the same voice that helped her after the last home game. He spoke her name. She felt a soft, warm touch on her left shoulder. How did he know her name? She must have fallen asleep. It was possible. “Tell me what’s wrong.”…
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The Day the Skyfel: Shadows of the Past
He pulled her back up to a sitting position; he hit her. He hit her several times. She felt the pain. The pain shocked her, halfway out of her numbness. Something in her awoke. Something in her wanted to fight. He backed off to curse and came at her again. This time she was ready…