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There is no such thing as writing because you want to. Okay, well, there IS but I write because I have to. Yeah, it's like a OCD thing. Anyway, I'm eighteen years old and about to be published for the first time in a small print/online magazine. But besides

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Life: 10 of 163
There is beauty in simplicity. I'm not supposed to know this yet. At my age, simplicity means boring because simple means there's nothing more to do. My generation is the one of technology, where you can connect to anyone anywhere at anytime by the click of a button. It's a cold generation where an emoticon shows more emotion... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Getting in touch with my inner child: 2 of 13
I looked at my homework assignment, bequeathed to me from my ever-hopeful therapist and wanted to sigh. "Go on an exploration of your memories and find a peaceful moment. This is better known," I read aloud, becoming more irritable by the moment. "As getting in touch with one's inner child as childhood is seen as the most pea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Vanity: 8 of 35
The mirror is my love affair.I love how it flaunts my hair.I love the way I can pose.In this or that or nothing if I chose.I love the gleam of my eyes.I've changed their color nine times.I'm in good shape I must admit.I've got good Botox (I'll never quit!)I quit smoking at thirty three.Now no one knows the difference between ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Domestic violence: 26 of 47
He did not hit her for kicks. He didn't do it to justify himself. He didn't do it because she angered him.He did it because he wanted to.Watching her crawl across the floor, a battered mess made him feel nothing. But he liked to do it. And because he was a man who had not denied himself or been denied anything in over thirty ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Marriage: 66 of 109
I'd like to propose a toast to the beauty beside me.Why is she here? Oh that's beyond me.Don't glare at me honey, you know I'm just kidding.I adore this woman, she may well be my other half.Which is great because now I get some of her cash!Darling, don't hit me, its a celebration!You know I have to be a dummy, its a special o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being grumpy: 27 of 33
Oh what is wrong with me today?Absolutely nothing is going my way!My hair is a mess, my God, I feel bloated.Someone please shoot me before I find my head in the toilet.Ew, what is this feeling? I feel like screaming!The next person who looks at me, I swear I'm beating!Man, I want coffee, why is there none in the kitchen?I hop... More..