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Hello, My name is Ryan Brenner. I live in Pennsylvania where I work as a teacher and tutor for elementary school students. When I'm not teaching or tutoring I enjoy writing to a variety of topics. My hope is that people are touched by what I write and it makes

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: The mysterious discovery: 1 of 25
The Street Thief's Apprentice Prologue: 1503 Somewhere in the Countryside of Italy Rain fell hard in the fields outside the little parish; thrashing relentlessly against the wooden shudders of the tiny church as if it was begging to be allowed in. Yet, on this night, nothing human or otherwise would have wanted to gain entran... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 6 of 131
The following is an excerpt from a mystery/adventure novel entitled The Street Thief's Apprentice. Chapter 3 The figure moved away quickly. Simon tried to snap back to his senses, but the visitor had startled him so completely he had to consciously think about taking breaths. He moved slowly to the door; slinking against the ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Escape: 1 of 17
Escape He sat with his back pressed against the cold stone wall. Water dripped from somewhere in the cell, but it was difficult to see where in the blanket of darkness that surrounded him. The room smelled of dank mold, rotted food, and another smell he knew all too well, the smell of death. He knew it was there. He knew if ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Children's adventure: 1 of 11
Dear Reader,Hello! My name is Remmington. Well, that's not my real name, but it is best I write the following under an assumed name to protect the innocent. I am writing this tale because an injustice has been done. I was first aware of this abomination about 1 year ago last Tuesday. Or was it one year ago last Wednesday? I r... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Meaning of life: 14 of 122
If you pick up a newspaper today or turn on your TV it is really easy to become disheartened by all that is occurring in our world today. Our nation is currently involved in two wars, and a financial crisis that seems to only deepen with each passing day. What are we implored to do to forget these problems? We are told to buy... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Angels: 11 of 79
TWELFTH AND PINE Prologue The old man sat by the clear blue stream thinking, pondering, planning, creating, watching, loving, caring, forgiving, holding it all together, each of them raced through his mind so quickly he never ceased to think about any of them, but yet somehow he was able to give immense attention to all ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Best methods for mastering math facts: 2 of 13
Children often struggle with math facts is common, but there are some things you can do to help children who are starting to fall behind there classmates. First, you must understand that just because a certain method or strategy worked for you that does not mean it will work for your child. Many people have different ways ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Worrying: 6 of 33
I tend to worry a lot. I guess it's the way I am. In some ways I think I like it. I think I prefer to think of the worst case scenarios. It is crippling in a way, and in another it is very safe. I worry about the results of taking a chance and fulfilling a dream to the point that I talk myself out of it. I didn't get to expe... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should travelers explore their home country first or travel abroad as often as they can?: 7 of 38
When it comes to an opportunity to travel; just go for it! This is true whether you are traveling within the borders of your own country or abroad. However, if you find yourself caught in the dilemma of choosing between the two; abroad is definitely the way to go. I know that there are many spectacular locals and cultures rig... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 80 of 396
The Tale of Prince DelmarIn a far off kingdom, there lived a prince named Delmar who had everything a prince could ever want. Prince Delmar had servants, cooks, a huge castle, with many giant painting of the heroes of the land, a huge throne that was so big if you sat all the way back in it your feet would still not reach the... More..