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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Conflict

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Every story deals with conflict. The protagonist (or the main character) always faces some kind of conflict, whether it be against another person, against nature, or against oneself. For example, in the Lord of the Rings, young hobbit, Frodo Baggins, must deal with conflict against evil beings, and conflict with his inner sel... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Change

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"Changes for the Better"You'd think I'd feel some sense of relief after what had happened, but only guilt washes over then. You'd think I'd be happy to let go of the large weight that had been pulling me down up until recently, but only shame binds me as I think of those who I let down. Friends, family all wanting the best fo... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Pet memorials and rituals

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A part of life is watching friends, family, and pets come and go. It's hard to say goodbye to that special someone in your life until you will see them again. Her name was Smokey, and I never really realized how much I really did love that cat until the night of her death. Of course I've always loved her, but you never truly ... More..

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance

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"Tempted"Temptation: a word that can be used to describe obeying wrong over right, no matter how truly wonderful it feels. All of my life I had stayed out of temptation's way; following the rules, but one very fateful day changed everything.I knew it was wrong to feel this way towards him, anyone else but him would have been ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book Reviews: "Twilight" series, Stephenie Meyer

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*Book Review: "Twilight" by: Stephanie Meyer"*With the interest in reading books decreasing in today's population, it's hard to write a book that will hold the interest of an audience and entertain them for hours as they flip through the pages; however, Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series succeeds. Almost five hundred pages, ... More..

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery

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Darkness closed in; I could see nothing around me. I was only able to stretch out my arms and feel the emptiness. I searched for the unknown, feeling nothing then a soft hand gently had taken my own."Aaron?""I'm here, Haven." His voice lit up the darkness."I can't see anything. Where are we?"The voice flashed a pale yellow li... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Greed

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Again the stars have wrongly named their fate,Until my heart in me bestows amends.Disgrace among my foes compels abate.Vengeance no longer occupies my end.A chilling winter captivates my soul,That breeds undying greed that's far less grand.A burning desire composes fast a hole,It's yearning churns in me for false demand,For p... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love expressed

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The chill of winter draws quick into its end,Spring rolls in soon, blossoming flowers sweet.Thy loving speech whispers my soul to mend.Anytime thou talks, my heart hops past a beat.Forever I aspire thy loving self.Eyes filled with love to which thee lay thy sight,And never more shall I conceal myself.In darkness I once hid; n... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The difficulties of life

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"Traveling Upward"Breathing heavy while walking upwards.Continuously moving forwardWhen you really just want to go back."Almost there," you say. "Don't give up!"You stop for a break and lean on a treeLetting the cold water chill your throatAnd remind you of your intended target.So much meaning in that place,You cannot stop, y... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The way you love me

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I am a beautiful grand piano,Secluded in a dark room,Save for the only one who plays me.His fingers gently trail along my keysAs I let out a soft, almost inaudible soundThat echoes throughout the room,Allowing my voice to be heard.He begins playing louder, his fingers dash along my keysAnd I am pleased I have found freedom at... More..

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