: About Me

I'm a Senior in high school and have been writing for about a year or two informally. I found my passion in the written word, and am seeking to expand my repertoire of linguistic ability.

Another subject I hold near and dear is US History. Last year I took an AP US History course, a challenging yet rewarding class that has led me to love History. I also immensely enjoy the Creative Writing section, especially short stories and humor. Expect to see me stretch my creative muscles over there.

My passion is ...

writing and music

I know too much about ...

the economy (hardly any, but that's too much)

My parents always told me ...

to get some gumption

My childhood ambition ...

was to be an astronaut (who's wasn't?)

My favorite memory ...

seems so near

Why I write ...

is to have my voice heard

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Dave Barry/Psych/Pink Floyd

My first job ...

has yet to materialize

My best moment ...

is somewhere over the rainbow

My inspiration ...

is the stars

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suicide

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The cool night breeze came from the north, buffeting the young woman sitting on top of the ten-story building. Below her was a living circuit board, lights moving to and fro in the manner of frantic existence, of ants. Straight lines, parallel and perpendicular, that carried the lifeblood of the greatest city on the planet. That always made her chuckle, "greatest city" indeed. They were all so shallow. The city never slept because to sleep would be to stop, to think, to ponder its existence. She brought the cigarette to her lips and took a deep breath. It was her apartment building, where ...

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