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I'm 17 years old, about to graduate high school. I am an avid reader and writer. I am planning on attending college in the fall as a Literature and creative writing major. I have had the opportunity to read several pieces of my work at poetry

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Entertainment > Movie Genres What makes a scary movie scary: 2 of 57
BOO! Did I scare you? No? I didn't think so. We live in a society where many people find it fun to be scared senseless to the point of almost wetting their pants: myself included. However, when asked to explain what makes a scary movie scary, I find the task harder than I imagined. Everyone is different; and thus everyone is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nightmares: 5 of 121
A Mother's NightmareThree little childrenNodding off to sleep,Quiet as a mouseAfraid to make a peep.Daddy's still awake,Better not make any noise,Because in this houseDaddy hates his girl and boys.Mommy has tried so hardTo take the kids and run away,But Daddy finds her every timeAnd says she has to stay.Daddy's day was tough,... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 4 of 55
Run for your life!Literally, get running. The zombies are coming, and if they get any closer I'm tripping you. Okay, we're not living in a zombie ruled society (even though many people look like the living dead). Horror movies have advanced, in my opinion for the better, from slow, boring zombies to the fast, keep you on your... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents buy a teen's first car?: 1 of 13
I look outside in my parent's driveway and see my '89 Dodge Omni sitting there. Sanded down to the metal, the paint, scoop, and spoiler sit in my back seat. In the kitchen lays the new hatch lifts that I need to install so I can stop carrying around a board to prop open my trunk. The battery's dead so it won't even start. But... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Have Hollywood horror movies gone too far?: 6 of 58
Ah, horrors. What else is there to say? The words 'new horror movie' set images of blood and gore, crying girls, and scary men running through the minds of just about everyone. But have horror movies gone too far? The answer is simple: no. We're just getting started! Horror movies are an American tradition. It is comm... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: 8 of 42
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetDirected by Tim BurtonBased on the Broadway playSet in London, Johnny Depp plays the forlorn, dark character of Benjamin Barker a.k.a. Sweeney Todd. Barker is (wrongly) accused and sentenced to life in prison by the great Judge Turpin played by Alan Rickman (Snape from the Harry P... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Music is for everyone: 2 of 8
Jon Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Brittney Spears, Mozart, The Charlie Daniels Band, George Jones. All artists in the music industry. All represent a different genre. Yes, music really is for everyone and there is an artist to fit everyone's tastes. Today, we live in a society which values entertainment. Television, movies, and Int... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Readers share favorite songs: 17 of 61
Music is a major part of my life. As a writer, I use music as inspiration everyday for new pieces of work. I also use it in my personal life. When I'm upset, a good slow song always makes me feel better. When I want to dance, a nice upbeat song does the trick. Music also makes a good conversation starter. Meeting someone new ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Recommendations for comedic films: 13 of 40
What better way to have fun than with a good laugh? Comedies are one of the major box office sellers. Frankly, our society gets a good laugh at crude humor, at other people's pain, and just plain stupidity. A common topic for discussion, comedic films often arise in everyday conversations. Many times, quotes are taken from th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) The passion of book collecting: 3 of 8
400 books sit on the shelf in my mini library, staring back at me waiting to be read. I cannot possibly read every one unless I give up work and any social life I try to cling on to. But yet, I keep adding to my collection. As I age, so does it, and while I am done growing, it is just beginning to.Book collecting is something... More..