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I am a 21-year-old writer based in the south-west of England. I have donated two pieces to an anti-bullying charity site, and in 2007 I was in the final three of the Cheltenham/Gloucestershire sector of the national Screenwriting Competition.

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Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Are online daters real couples?: 1 of 40
It is saddening to read the "no" articles on this debate, for one reason and one reason only; they all make the immediate assumption that anyone who involves themselves in a relationship online is automatically lying. It is very easy to find people who have formed an opinion on the subject of online dating, but it is much mor... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner conflict: 2 of 21
Broken Mirrors Here I stand,Trapped inside this mirror.Frozen in this hollow glassWhile this monster of myselfRoams the land under a mask of my face.One day I will be free of herBanging on these walls,These walls that close in on me. I am the girl in the mirror,The girl that you see when you look in the glass.I know that... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Neopets.com: 1 of 5
Many are familiar with the idea of a "virtual pet". A digital creation that you can look after and play with. This is the basis behind the creation of the site "Neopets.com". At first glance, the site is clearly designed to draw the target market (children and young adolescents) with its bright colours, cutesy graphics and si... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community How to effectively lead an online gaming guild or clan: 2 of 8
Having your own guild (or clan) in your online game of choice is a dream that many newbies start out with. Getting the skills, money and friends required to form your own guild can be a struggle in itself, but without the necessary knowledge, your guild will likely sink to the depths of obscurity rather than becoming the resp... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: A second chance at love: 14 of 45
The door of the Black Pony swung open easily at Lucy's touch, and the noise was almost more than she could bear. Combined with the faces of her loved ones smiling inanely at everything and nothing and the overwhelming stench of alcohol, it was almost enough to send the fragile young woman running back outside. But despite her... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres The guide to MMORPG: 2 of 4
MMORPGS - or to give them their full title, Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games - are considered to be one of the fastest-growing businesses in the gaming world. With so many to choose from, the genre can seem a confusing place to the unsuspecting newcomer, or "newbie". Questions whirl as you trawl the pages upon p... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature An overview of the major characters in A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess: 1 of 1
A Clockwork Orange is often considered Anthony Burgess' most profound and influential work, telling the story of a boy in a dystopian future who is subjected to government aversion therapy. It covers such social concerns as teen violence, police brutality, the concept and morality of free will - a basic human right which is t... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Radio Active, by McFly: 1 of 1
What's the first thing that springs to mind when the average person thinks about McFly? Teenage girls screaming, a cute little boy band, maybe even Busted imitators. And the music? Perfectly-crafted guitar-pop that speaks of schoolyard crushes, parties and having fun. If that's what you were expecting from McFly's fourth stud... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Why the Game Boy Advance was successful: 1 of 1
The GameBoy Advance, colloquially known as the GBA, is a handheld gaming console created by Nintendo. As an upgrade to their previous handhelds - namely the original, chunky, black-and-white GameBoy, and the slimmer, more stylish GameBoy Color - the Advance had very high expectations upon its release in 2001. Gamers waited wi... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Projectumbrella.net: 1 of 1
When someone mentions survival horror games, most of us would immediately think of Capcom's hit series Resident Evil. Currently spanning five main games with several spin-offs (such as the Umbrella Chronicles for the Wii and the Outbreak series), these gritty shooters have proved immensely popular with gamers worldwide for th... More..