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I'm seventeen, but don't hold that against me: I really do have a passion for creative writing and there is nothing else that I would rather do with my life.

I also love running (HS track and cross country), reading, video games, and plenty of other things

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Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The Golden Compass controversy: 1 of 31
Clearing Up the Compass Controversy Remember how Christian watchdog groups went into an uproar over the Harry Potter books for supposedly encouraging children to practice witchcraft? Well now they have a new target, the new movie "The Golden Compass", based on the Philip Pullman fantasy novel of the same name. Said watchdog ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: High school: 4 of 31
It's difficult to say that I relate my sense of morality to that of Batman without sounding childish, conceited, or completely insane. Yet for as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with Batman. In my mind, Batman is more than just a masked vigilante with clever gadgets and an awesome car. He is a symbol of moral i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark Poems: 64 of 425
Bang, BangWhat a shameJimmy just blew out his brainsThe kids at school all called him namesTaunting him was just a gameNo one cared and no one knew They murdered him; and it was true.They stabbed him with their wordsLike a poison coated swordsAnd slashed him with a maceEvery time he showed his faceAs though they chopped off h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 194 of 917
I Think I Have a ChanceNew girlShe's gorgeousShe doesn't know anybodyShe doesn't know meI think I have a chanceI introduce myself to herI tell her my nameI smileShe tells me her nameShe smilesI think I have a chanceWe talkWe laughShe tells me about her ex boyfriendShe says she's over himI think I have a chanceMonths have pass... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: School: 14 of 58
Everystudent"Good morning, Everystudent." called a mysterious voice. Everystudent woke up abruptly, confused and curiously intrigued. He looked around and realized that his bed was gone. In fact, everything was gone. He appeared to be surrounded by a stark white abyss, the bland whiteness reaching out as far as his eye could ... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Dominant themes in Shakespeare's Macbeth: 4 of 15
Tragic Elements of Macbeth If William Shakespeare's Macbeth is the quintessential tragedy, then the titular character of Macbeth is the quintessential tragic hero. He is a wealthy nobleman (the Thane of Glamis) and his downfall is caused by his tragic flaw- specifically, his blind and "vaulting" ambition. His thirst for powe... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: The Chosen, by Chaim Potok: 1 of 2
When I mentioned to a friend of my family that I was reading The Chosen by Chaim Potok, she mentioned another book that she had heard of called The Unchosen. "It's the opposite of The Chosen," she said. "It's about people that try to leave Hasidim". While I can't blame her for making this assumption, I was not surprised to fi... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 365 of 662
Superhero My name is Eddie Stone and I am a superhero. I have taken an oath to protect the innocent and punish the evildoers. I do not have superpowers, a flashy costume, or any high tech gadgets or vehicles, but I do have a nemesis. Like me, he does not have any superhuman abilities. However, he does have powerful weapons, a... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Misunderstanding: 28 of 50
Shannon Hudson's Legacy It was a cool Sunday afternoon, and with the wife and kids out of the house, Steven would finally have the privacy he needed to complete the presentation required for his meeting. He had just opened up Microsoft PowerPoint when he heard an abrupt knocking at the door. Groaning at the interruption, he f... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Change: 67 of 105
How Cross Country Changed My Life The media has given much of society the misconception that our personality's change instantly after particularly momentous events, so people often forget that maturity is a slow, gradual process. This does not mean that experience is completely unrelated to growth- in fact, it is one of the m... More..