Parker is sketching alone at a cliff top when Abigail, Nathan's younger sister, approaches him. They have an awkward conversation where Abigail questions why Parker is alone and if he's suicidal. Parker is irritated by her intrusion at first but warms up after learning she's Nathan's sister. They discuss faith, courage, and living life to the fullest. Unexpectedly, Abigail jumps off the cliff into the lake below, not being able to swim. Parker dives in and rescues her, furious at her reckless action. However, Abigail laughs it off, saying her mother was right that having faith means having courage.
This document contains several poems written by the author. It begins with a dedication poem to the author's mother thanking her for her support. It then includes several original poems by the author exploring themes of overcoming challenges and finding inner strength. It provides explanations for the inspiration behind each poem. It also includes two famous poems:"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe and "As One Who Having Wandered All Night" by Robert Louis Stevenson. In closing, it shares a bonus poem written by the author's mother.
Shamira is considered an outcast by most, but little do they know that Shamira is on a mission. Kids on Mars are disappearing, but Shamira decides to use the criminals most unlikely weapons against them, the very kids of which they have captured. In order to succeed, she is forced to trust another, something she is afraid to do. However, Valens her connection to the underworld of her enemy, proves to be a useful ally. Time is slipping, and so is her control on the power that resides within her. Yet, in order to save her brother's life she is willing to risk it all.
Flora Solei has moved to Laguna Isle to complete the 100 Pregnancy Challenge in order to have her immigration fees waived. She is getting settled into her new unfinished home. Flora goes on dates with two elderly neighbors, Derek and Avri. She discovers she is pregnant but has not yet been able to tell Avri. The story documents Flora's early experiences on the island as she begins her challenge and adjusts to life in a new place.
The document summarizes a meeting between four Reapers - Oberon, Ilyena, Ruyven, and Owen - and their boss, Mr. Reaper. They discuss the status of a secret genetic experiment to create living Grim Reapers. Oberon reports success with his children Puck and Nichole showing Reaper abilities. However, he is concerned about forcing Puck to join against his will when he comes of age. Mr. Reaper insists they must ensure Puck cooperates with their plans.
Devereaux Legacy: Chapter Five - Part 3 (A)peasant007
The document provides an update from the author of the Devereaux Legacy story. It introduces several characters including Eden, an actress playing the Child Oracle, and Jason Larson, a difficult actor. During a scene, Jason fails to memorize his lines and criticizes Eden's character. The director and others defend Eden for being more professional than Jason.
This document is the dedication page from a poetry project. The author dedicates the poems to their parents, thanking their mother for all her support over the years and their father for being a role model. The dedication includes several poems by the author analyzing different styles and topics, as well as poems by Shel Silverstein and Langston Hughes to honor their mother's love of reading poetry to them.
This document is the beginning of a romance novel. It introduces the main characters Lily and Kade. Lily lives with her uncle Drew, who treats her poorly. Kade is an old Navy friend of Drew's who comes to stay with them. When Lily answers the door, she is instantly attracted to Kade, though also afraid of Drew's reaction. Kade is equally drawn to Lily and sees her as his new obsession, though he knows he needs to proceed carefully given her situation living with Drew.
This document contains several poems written by the author. It begins with a dedication poem to the author's mother thanking her for her support. It then includes several original poems by the author exploring themes of overcoming challenges and finding inner strength. It provides explanations for the inspiration behind each poem. It also includes two famous poems:"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe and "As One Who Having Wandered All Night" by Robert Louis Stevenson. In closing, it shares a bonus poem written by the author's mother.
Shamira is considered an outcast by most, but little do they know that Shamira is on a mission. Kids on Mars are disappearing, but Shamira decides to use the criminals most unlikely weapons against them, the very kids of which they have captured. In order to succeed, she is forced to trust another, something she is afraid to do. However, Valens her connection to the underworld of her enemy, proves to be a useful ally. Time is slipping, and so is her control on the power that resides within her. Yet, in order to save her brother's life she is willing to risk it all.
Flora Solei has moved to Laguna Isle to complete the 100 Pregnancy Challenge in order to have her immigration fees waived. She is getting settled into her new unfinished home. Flora goes on dates with two elderly neighbors, Derek and Avri. She discovers she is pregnant but has not yet been able to tell Avri. The story documents Flora's early experiences on the island as she begins her challenge and adjusts to life in a new place.
The document summarizes a meeting between four Reapers - Oberon, Ilyena, Ruyven, and Owen - and their boss, Mr. Reaper. They discuss the status of a secret genetic experiment to create living Grim Reapers. Oberon reports success with his children Puck and Nichole showing Reaper abilities. However, he is concerned about forcing Puck to join against his will when he comes of age. Mr. Reaper insists they must ensure Puck cooperates with their plans.
Devereaux Legacy: Chapter Five - Part 3 (A)peasant007
The document provides an update from the author of the Devereaux Legacy story. It introduces several characters including Eden, an actress playing the Child Oracle, and Jason Larson, a difficult actor. During a scene, Jason fails to memorize his lines and criticizes Eden's character. The director and others defend Eden for being more professional than Jason.
This document is the dedication page from a poetry project. The author dedicates the poems to their parents, thanking their mother for all her support over the years and their father for being a role model. The dedication includes several poems by the author analyzing different styles and topics, as well as poems by Shel Silverstein and Langston Hughes to honor their mother's love of reading poetry to them.
This document is the beginning of a romance novel. It introduces the main characters Lily and Kade. Lily lives with her uncle Drew, who treats her poorly. Kade is an old Navy friend of Drew's who comes to stay with them. When Lily answers the door, she is instantly attracted to Kade, though also afraid of Drew's reaction. Kade is equally drawn to Lily and sees her as his new obsession, though he knows he needs to proceed carefully given her situation living with Drew.
This document is an e-portfolio by Kristie Sheridan for a class on writing for children. It includes samples of her original poems and short stories for children, as well as feedback from peers on her work. It also provides biographical information about the author and reviews of her writing. The portfolio is divided into three parts: written works, feedback and reflections, and an appendix with additional author details.
Val littlewolf works from her heart and the penVal Heike
The document provides a first-person account of attending an Amish wedding in Kingston, Wisconsin. Some key details include:
- The wedding took place on a farm, with buggies arriving at sunrise and aromatic foods being prepared on wood stoves.
- Young men and women helped with setup, cooking, stock duties so the families didn't have to work.
- Practical gifts were given like dishes, towels, tools. Men sang prayers from sunrise to sunset.
- A large communal meal was held at noon, with potatoes, gravy, homemade bread and pies, followed by the women singing.
The document is a collection of poems and explanations dedicated to the author's best friends as they graduate high school and go their separate ways. It includes individual poems for friends Chrissy, Dan, Cheyenne, and Kayla describing shared memories and their significance. It also includes a general poem about friendship and one analyzing Christina Rossetti's poem "A Birthday" about being reborn through finding love. The author hopes to remember their friends and time together through this dedicated work.
Hayley tells Rosa that she overheard elves discussing plans to kill Rosa and Lysander. Hayley warns that they are no longer safe and must leave Flinton immediately. Rosa is distraught at the thought of leaving without Hayley. Hayley offers to help them escape that night by calling in a favor, getting them far away from the town. However, Hayley will remain behind for now due to her obligations in Flinton.
Nellie explores an ancient tomb in China and uncovers several secret rooms and passages. She finds coins, boxes of treasure, and other artifacts. After collecting clues from locals, Nellie inserts a keystone to unlock the final room housing the relic stolen from Jiang Lu's ancestors. Upon entering this new room, Nellie reads an ominous plaque left by the evil warlord that occupied the fortress, striking fear in her heart about what dangers may lie ahead.
This summary provides the essential details from the short story in 3 sentences:
The story describes a young couple, Awiyao and Lumnay, in an indigenous community in the Philippines. Awiyao has come to tell Lumnay that he is taking a second wife, Madulimay, because after 7 years of marriage they have not had a child together. Lumnay is devastated by the news and clings to Awiyao, expressing her despair that she has failed as his wife, while Awiyao reassures her of his continued love and promises to return to her if he also fails to have a child with his new wife.
This story follows Lumnay on the night of her husband Awiyao's wedding to another woman, Madulimay, after seven years of marriage without children. Awiyao visits Lumnay one last time to say goodbye and try to comfort her. Lumnay is heartbroken but understands the cultural tradition that a man needs a son. In a moment of passion, she begs Awiyao not to leave her. Awiyao departs for the wedding celebrations as Lumnay is overcome with grief. She considers interrupting the ceremony but cannot find the courage. Instead, she walks alone up the mountain to the field she and Awiyao had cleared together, listening to the fading sounds of the wedding
This document appears to be the front matter and first chapter of a fictional novel. It includes a copyright page, dedication, prologue, and beginning of chapter one. The prologue describes a young boy witnessing domestic violence between his parents. His mother tells him to always fight for good and never turn out the light in his heart. In chapter one, the main character Emilia regains consciousness in an unfamiliar place after apparently almost drowning, and senses someone watching her as she wakes up.
This story follows Awiyao and his wife Lumnay on the night of Awiyao's wedding to another woman, Madulimay, after 7 years of marriage where Lumnay was unable to bear a child. Awiyao visits Lumnay one last time in their home to say goodbye. They reminisce on their past and express their continuing love for each other, but know the tribe's tradition requires Awiyao to take another wife to have a child. Lumnay decides to leave the village and go live with her parents. In the end, she goes to their bean field overlooking the village as the wedding celebration takes place, hearing the gangsa music in the distance.
Wedding dance presentation by amador t. daguioJennie Estrada
1) Lumnay is a woman who was left by her husband Awiyao because she could not bear him a child. Awiyao is now marrying another woman named Madulimay.
2) On the night of Awiyao's wedding celebration, he visits Lumnay to apologize and encourage her to join the dancing. Lumnay refuses and plans to confront Awiyao at the celebration.
3) Instead of confronting Awiyao, Lumnay hears the music and feels drawn to dance. She decides to walk away into the mountains where she and Awiyao used to plant beans together. Lumnay sits alone among the bean plants, thinking of her past with Awiyao.
The vampire-of-the-opera-by-morgan-de-guerreJurekAnton
Kay Leonis auditioned for the Bakirville Opera and is now anxiously awaiting their decision. She has a long history with and deep admiration for the Opera, especially Marcus Orlov, who has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. During her audition, she sang folk songs, arias, and the national anthem, transporting herself and possibly Marcus. She is now on the verge of a panic attack as she waits for the committee's response.
The narrator is walking home on a cold night through their neighborhood. They pass by a group of drunk white people and feel nervous, remembering past incidents of racism and violence. When they see a police officer, they feel anxious, knowing that as a black person they are at higher risk of police brutality. At the store, an employee stares at them in a way that makes them uncomfortable. The narrator experiences intrusive thoughts and memories of racism on their journey, feeling burdened by their race and otherness. They try to relax with food and media when they get home but continue replaying difficult experiences of racism in their mind.
This story describes the separation of a husband and wife, Awiyao and Lumnay, after 7 years of marriage without children. As was the custom of their tribe, Awiyao takes a second wife, Madulimay, in hopes of having a child to continue his lineage. On the night of Awiyao's wedding celebration to Madulimay, he visits Lumnay in their home to explain his decision and say goodbye. Lumnay is heartbroken by the separation but understands the tribe's tradition. She remembers their courtship and life together, but ultimately leaves their home and property to go live with her parents, unable to bear watching Awiyao build a family with another woman.
This summary provides the key details from the long short story "Wedding Dance" in 3 sentences:
Awiyao has separated from his wife Lumnay after 7 years of marriage without children, in order to marry Madulimay and try to have a child. On the night of his wedding celebration, Awiyao visits Lumnay one last time to say goodbye and try to comfort her. Though heartbroken, Lumnay tells Awiyao to return to the celebration and hopes he is able to have a child with his new wife, while she decides to leave the village and live alone in the mountains.
Arumugham, a young army officer, returns home on leave and learns that his family has arranged for him to marry his cousin Shanti in two weeks without consulting her. When he tells Shanti, she refuses, saying she wants to complete her education first before marrying. She argues with Arumugham and insists she will not marry until after finishing her studies. Arumugham agrees to talk to their families, but is uncertain if they will change their minds. He worries this may damage his relationship with Shanti.
This document provides samples of the author's writing in various genres including fiction, flash fiction, and travel writing. In the fiction excerpt, a woman named Isadora finds herself transported from her bedroom to a strange forest and encounters Alice from Alice in Wonderland. In the flash fiction piece, a shooting star named Kristalina falls in love with a human named Stefano and risks her existence to profess her love to him. The travel writing describes the author's experience working as an intern at Walt Disney World and how it revealed the magic and wonder of the place.
This document tells the story of Vivian, a young girl who is raped by someone she knows. As an adult, Vivian struggles with addiction issues stemming from her childhood trauma. The story explores the cycle of abuse and its long-term impacts. It also depicts other troubled relationships, including a man struggling with past heartbreaks and a woman in an abusive marriage who is coerced into further acts against her will. Overall, the document examines complex issues of sexual abuse, addiction, and domestic violence through the lenses of several characters.
A Corporate Conspiracy Chapter 2.3 Out On A LimbStephanie Sahr
Jason visits Adeline's cabin in Canada seeking guidance from the elder elf Aranhkil. He has been having troubling visions and fears his friends are in danger, but is unable to see the cause clearly. Adeline is reluctant to bother Aranhkil, but agrees to try the next morning. That night, Jason's old friend Hannah interrupts and they discuss their lingering feelings for each other. The following day, Adeline and Jason visit the Temple of the Four Elements where Aranhkil and the pixie Laishma reside, hoping the elders may provide insight.
Quinn acted heroically but accidentally caused the death of Zane's wife Tina. Bella Goth has returned to work with Lillian. Puck Summerdream, a reaper-elf hybrid, had his powers stripped and is now mortal. He has been sentenced to die of old age as punishment for refusing his role as a reaper.
This document is an e-portfolio by Kristie Sheridan for a class on writing for children. It includes samples of her original poems and short stories for children, as well as feedback from peers on her work. It also provides biographical information about the author and reviews of her writing. The portfolio is divided into three parts: written works, feedback and reflections, and an appendix with additional author details.
Val littlewolf works from her heart and the penVal Heike
The document provides a first-person account of attending an Amish wedding in Kingston, Wisconsin. Some key details include:
- The wedding took place on a farm, with buggies arriving at sunrise and aromatic foods being prepared on wood stoves.
- Young men and women helped with setup, cooking, stock duties so the families didn't have to work.
- Practical gifts were given like dishes, towels, tools. Men sang prayers from sunrise to sunset.
- A large communal meal was held at noon, with potatoes, gravy, homemade bread and pies, followed by the women singing.
The document is a collection of poems and explanations dedicated to the author's best friends as they graduate high school and go their separate ways. It includes individual poems for friends Chrissy, Dan, Cheyenne, and Kayla describing shared memories and their significance. It also includes a general poem about friendship and one analyzing Christina Rossetti's poem "A Birthday" about being reborn through finding love. The author hopes to remember their friends and time together through this dedicated work.
Hayley tells Rosa that she overheard elves discussing plans to kill Rosa and Lysander. Hayley warns that they are no longer safe and must leave Flinton immediately. Rosa is distraught at the thought of leaving without Hayley. Hayley offers to help them escape that night by calling in a favor, getting them far away from the town. However, Hayley will remain behind for now due to her obligations in Flinton.
Nellie explores an ancient tomb in China and uncovers several secret rooms and passages. She finds coins, boxes of treasure, and other artifacts. After collecting clues from locals, Nellie inserts a keystone to unlock the final room housing the relic stolen from Jiang Lu's ancestors. Upon entering this new room, Nellie reads an ominous plaque left by the evil warlord that occupied the fortress, striking fear in her heart about what dangers may lie ahead.
This summary provides the essential details from the short story in 3 sentences:
The story describes a young couple, Awiyao and Lumnay, in an indigenous community in the Philippines. Awiyao has come to tell Lumnay that he is taking a second wife, Madulimay, because after 7 years of marriage they have not had a child together. Lumnay is devastated by the news and clings to Awiyao, expressing her despair that she has failed as his wife, while Awiyao reassures her of his continued love and promises to return to her if he also fails to have a child with his new wife.
This story follows Lumnay on the night of her husband Awiyao's wedding to another woman, Madulimay, after seven years of marriage without children. Awiyao visits Lumnay one last time to say goodbye and try to comfort her. Lumnay is heartbroken but understands the cultural tradition that a man needs a son. In a moment of passion, she begs Awiyao not to leave her. Awiyao departs for the wedding celebrations as Lumnay is overcome with grief. She considers interrupting the ceremony but cannot find the courage. Instead, she walks alone up the mountain to the field she and Awiyao had cleared together, listening to the fading sounds of the wedding
This document appears to be the front matter and first chapter of a fictional novel. It includes a copyright page, dedication, prologue, and beginning of chapter one. The prologue describes a young boy witnessing domestic violence between his parents. His mother tells him to always fight for good and never turn out the light in his heart. In chapter one, the main character Emilia regains consciousness in an unfamiliar place after apparently almost drowning, and senses someone watching her as she wakes up.
This story follows Awiyao and his wife Lumnay on the night of Awiyao's wedding to another woman, Madulimay, after 7 years of marriage where Lumnay was unable to bear a child. Awiyao visits Lumnay one last time in their home to say goodbye. They reminisce on their past and express their continuing love for each other, but know the tribe's tradition requires Awiyao to take another wife to have a child. Lumnay decides to leave the village and go live with her parents. In the end, she goes to their bean field overlooking the village as the wedding celebration takes place, hearing the gangsa music in the distance.
Wedding dance presentation by amador t. daguioJennie Estrada
1) Lumnay is a woman who was left by her husband Awiyao because she could not bear him a child. Awiyao is now marrying another woman named Madulimay.
2) On the night of Awiyao's wedding celebration, he visits Lumnay to apologize and encourage her to join the dancing. Lumnay refuses and plans to confront Awiyao at the celebration.
3) Instead of confronting Awiyao, Lumnay hears the music and feels drawn to dance. She decides to walk away into the mountains where she and Awiyao used to plant beans together. Lumnay sits alone among the bean plants, thinking of her past with Awiyao.
The vampire-of-the-opera-by-morgan-de-guerreJurekAnton
Kay Leonis auditioned for the Bakirville Opera and is now anxiously awaiting their decision. She has a long history with and deep admiration for the Opera, especially Marcus Orlov, who has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. During her audition, she sang folk songs, arias, and the national anthem, transporting herself and possibly Marcus. She is now on the verge of a panic attack as she waits for the committee's response.
The narrator is walking home on a cold night through their neighborhood. They pass by a group of drunk white people and feel nervous, remembering past incidents of racism and violence. When they see a police officer, they feel anxious, knowing that as a black person they are at higher risk of police brutality. At the store, an employee stares at them in a way that makes them uncomfortable. The narrator experiences intrusive thoughts and memories of racism on their journey, feeling burdened by their race and otherness. They try to relax with food and media when they get home but continue replaying difficult experiences of racism in their mind.
This story describes the separation of a husband and wife, Awiyao and Lumnay, after 7 years of marriage without children. As was the custom of their tribe, Awiyao takes a second wife, Madulimay, in hopes of having a child to continue his lineage. On the night of Awiyao's wedding celebration to Madulimay, he visits Lumnay in their home to explain his decision and say goodbye. Lumnay is heartbroken by the separation but understands the tribe's tradition. She remembers their courtship and life together, but ultimately leaves their home and property to go live with her parents, unable to bear watching Awiyao build a family with another woman.
This summary provides the key details from the long short story "Wedding Dance" in 3 sentences:
Awiyao has separated from his wife Lumnay after 7 years of marriage without children, in order to marry Madulimay and try to have a child. On the night of his wedding celebration, Awiyao visits Lumnay one last time to say goodbye and try to comfort her. Though heartbroken, Lumnay tells Awiyao to return to the celebration and hopes he is able to have a child with his new wife, while she decides to leave the village and live alone in the mountains.
Arumugham, a young army officer, returns home on leave and learns that his family has arranged for him to marry his cousin Shanti in two weeks without consulting her. When he tells Shanti, she refuses, saying she wants to complete her education first before marrying. She argues with Arumugham and insists she will not marry until after finishing her studies. Arumugham agrees to talk to their families, but is uncertain if they will change their minds. He worries this may damage his relationship with Shanti.
This document provides samples of the author's writing in various genres including fiction, flash fiction, and travel writing. In the fiction excerpt, a woman named Isadora finds herself transported from her bedroom to a strange forest and encounters Alice from Alice in Wonderland. In the flash fiction piece, a shooting star named Kristalina falls in love with a human named Stefano and risks her existence to profess her love to him. The travel writing describes the author's experience working as an intern at Walt Disney World and how it revealed the magic and wonder of the place.
This document tells the story of Vivian, a young girl who is raped by someone she knows. As an adult, Vivian struggles with addiction issues stemming from her childhood trauma. The story explores the cycle of abuse and its long-term impacts. It also depicts other troubled relationships, including a man struggling with past heartbreaks and a woman in an abusive marriage who is coerced into further acts against her will. Overall, the document examines complex issues of sexual abuse, addiction, and domestic violence through the lenses of several characters.
A Corporate Conspiracy Chapter 2.3 Out On A LimbStephanie Sahr
Jason visits Adeline's cabin in Canada seeking guidance from the elder elf Aranhkil. He has been having troubling visions and fears his friends are in danger, but is unable to see the cause clearly. Adeline is reluctant to bother Aranhkil, but agrees to try the next morning. That night, Jason's old friend Hannah interrupts and they discuss their lingering feelings for each other. The following day, Adeline and Jason visit the Temple of the Four Elements where Aranhkil and the pixie Laishma reside, hoping the elders may provide insight.
Quinn acted heroically but accidentally caused the death of Zane's wife Tina. Bella Goth has returned to work with Lillian. Puck Summerdream, a reaper-elf hybrid, had his powers stripped and is now mortal. He has been sentenced to die of old age as punishment for refusing his role as a reaper.
Edward meets another vampire named Spike in a bar in Rio. Spike convinces Edward that he needs to return to Forks to protect Bella from Victoria. Edward realizes Spike is right and makes plans to return. However, he receives a call from Rosalie informing him that Bella has died. Edward is devastated and tries to call Bella's house to learn more, but an unknown man answers and says Charlie is planning a funeral. Edward realizes he destroyed his credit cards and has little money, making it difficult to return to Forks.
Gabby falls asleep at Alex's house after a long day of work and emotions. She had wanted Alex for a long time but couldn't act on it. As she falls asleep, Alex tries to apologize but she is too tired. The story explores Gabby's feelings for Alex and reluctance to act on them due to past hurts. It shows a fictional scenario where Gabby falls asleep at Alex's house after a draining day.
This document is the first chapter of a story about a teenage mutant named Cheryl Davis who has the power to heal quickly. At age 13 she was cut badly in a surfing accident and her wound healed instantly, revealing her mutation. Five years later she uses her ability to save a fellow surfer who is badly injured. That night Professor X detects Cheryl with Cerebro and plans to visit her, revealing to the students at his school that she lives in Long Beach, California.
The narrator lets a stranger into their tower after seeing him struggling through the snowstorm outside. The narrator had been warned about the dangers of outsiders by their mother but felt they couldn't leave the cold man outside. Upon entering, the stranger quickly warms himself by the fire while the narrator studies him, noticing he seems healthy and strong like a soldier, though he claims not to fight for anyone.
This document summarizes a short story about a garden party hosted by the narrator's niece. The party is for recent graduates and features a barbecue and DJ. The narrator feels slightly out of place due to the age gap but helps oversee the event. He notices one shy, awkward girl named Trixie Lixivium who is ostracized. Feeling sorry for her, the narrator tries talking to Trixie but finds the conversation boring and rejoins the lively party.
The document provides tips for writing effective dialogue including:
1. Dialogue should advance the story, reveal character, and provide needed information.
2. Keep dialogue concise and avoid unnecessary words.
3. Make dialogue flow naturally and sound spontaneous.
4. Give each character a unique voice to avoid them all sounding the same.
Just Ask Trixie - An Interactive StoryWolvesCryToo
The interactive interview begins with the protagonist following a uniformed figure down a cold stone hallway to an interrogation room. There they find a female Kiamara named Trixie sitting at the table. When the uniformed officers leave, Trixie begins speaking to the protagonist, revealing that while she speaks Italian, she is practiced in English. Trixie admits to stealing essential items to get by. As the interview ends, Trixie provides her name and bids the protagonist goodbye in Italian before the guard escorts them away.
Just Ask Trixie - An Interactive StoryWolvesCryToo
1) The narrator is escorted by a uniformed figure to an interrogation room where a female Kiamara named Trixie is being questioned.
2) Trixie refuses to speak to the interrogators but agrees to speak to the narrator instead, revealing that she speaks English and steals items like food to get by.
3) As the narrator is escorted out, Trixie whispers her name is Trixie and mouths "Ciao" in Italian, indicating her mixed cultural background.
This document provides excerpts from Anne Rice's novel Interview With The Vampire. It describes the backstory of the vampire, who recounts how he became a vampire in 1791 in New Orleans. He tells of how his devout younger brother began having visions and claimed they came from St. Dominic and the Virgin Mary, commanding him to sell their plantations and use the money for God's work. However, the vampire did not believe his brother and angrily dismissed his claims. Upset, his brother ran out of the house and fell to his death from the balcony, turning the vampire who was deeply regretful for not believing his brother.
The narrator finds a burnt necklace that belonged to their father in his old office. Rain explains that demons give these necklaces to their loved ones as a sign of commitment. Though Rain claims to not believe in love, the narrator insinuates he has feelings for them due to being jealous of their friendship with Raven. Rain helps clasp the necklace around the narrator's neck. They then leave together to return to town, with the narrator keeping the necklace as a memento of their lost family home.
A story about a girl who was said to be socially inept. She loves to isolate herself. But not until when she met someone who changes her point of views about the life itself.
I spent the first two years telling people where I'm from and what I'm majoring in. I spent the last two years telling people that I have no idea what I'm going to do after college. I'm sick of people asking. I'm going to sell out and get a job that I don't like. Just like every one else. For all our hopes and dreams, for all the talk about changing the world, for all the promise we show, most of us will end up sitting behind a desk in a shitty cubical. Life ends at graduation.
LightShip Presentation for Michigan Reading Association 2013Paul Hankins
This document summarizes a presentation by Mr. Paul W. Hankins about using young adult (YA) titles in the classroom. It discusses how YA titles can serve as inspiration for students and draw people in with their sense of storytelling. It also notes that titles take their place in guiding and reminding students, just as lightships provide guidance from their steady position. Several quotes from YA titles are provided as examples of how they can speak to students. The document concludes by providing Mr. Hankins' contact information for anyone interested in following up or sharing additional title suggestions.
- Ichigo and Susan began their soul reaper training under Ani Mei at Shiz University. Ichigo exorcised his first Hollow.
- Ichabod was attacked by thralls and turned into a vampire by Kennedy against his will. Iago manipulated the situation and broke up Iracebeth's relationship.
- Ichabod struggles with guilt over becoming a vampire and isolates himself. His friends and family support him but he still feels like a burden. At his new home, he begins cooking for his housemates to try to help.
The document describes two scenes. The first scene depicts a man waiting at a bus stop in harsh conditions with little water as snakes slither around and a rattlesnake attacks him. The second scene involves two men fighting, one pours venom on the other who screams in pain.
Scope Green has grown up and is now attending university. He falls for a classmate named Lora but she does not want to get involved with his legacy plans. Scope continues pursuing her until they kiss. They begin dating but in their senior year, Lora suddenly accuses Scope of cheating and ends their relationship. Heartbroken, Scope spends a week in sweats lamenting to friends at the student union, who encourage him to move on.
This document is Edward Cullen's perspective on events from the first book of the Twilight saga Breaking Dawn. It summarizes Edward worrying about Bella's safety when she goes out alone in her new indestructible car that Edward bought her. It then discusses their conversation telling Charlie they are engaged, with Charlie initially thinking Bella is pregnant before they clarify they just wanted his blessing to get married.
The document describes a young woman who finds herself alone in an unfamiliar forest, panicking with no memory. She runs until reaching a beach, where she collapses from exhaustion. Upon waking, she sees the peaceful ocean waves and forest, but her memories remain unclear. When lights and sirens are heard in the distance, a man named James saves her by sweeping her into his arms and swimming with her into the ocean, which transports them to a magical world. There, her memories return and she realizes James had granted her another wish to restore her memory, and that she is back in their own fantastical world.
1. Truly, Madly, Deeply
Prologue:
"Parker? Parker, isn’t it?" He lift his head up from the canvas sketch pad to find the owner of the
unfamiliar voice. At first, he had disregarded it as the heavy soughs of the wind singing through the
woody trail leading to the cliff top. This had always been his spot. Untouched by prying human eyes, this
cliff top had always been a concealed retreat for Parker. He couldn’t identify the face looking down on
himsince hisvisionwasgreatlycompromisedbythe sunlightobstructinghisview.
"Sorry?" He answered flinching and fashioning a canopy over his eyes with his hands. The person drew
closer without hesitation. This graduated his discomfort knowing that this person, who hasn'tin the past
20 seconds bothered to reveal his/her identity, is at ease with completely disregarding the general
bi-rule of "personal space".
"You know my brother don’t you? I think you're friends with him. I've seen you come by the house
sometimes."Smilingshe placedherself nexttohimonthe hard edge.
Cue awkward long silence. He was still unable to recognize this girl. Was she expecting him to answer
her? Even if he was in fact a friend of her brother's, which was highly unlikely considering he didn't visit
his friends at their homes, then she would have heard from said brother that Parker Hayes was not very
approachable neither a man of many words. He could now clearly see her, a frail perhaps 15? 16? Year
old figure with an incredibly plain face. The word incredible given emphasis. She had the face an artist
would long to draw, paint or sculpt. To him, every feature on that face seemed anatomically
proportioned.Herbrownhaircomplementedherequallydeepbrowneyes.
After waiting through a considerable long pause she said "You don’t talk much do you? Oh well. I'm
sorry to bother you. I'm in a habit of seeking out loners incase they're like terminally depressed or
whatever but I guess you're comfortable sitting by yourself all the way up here seeming mysterious and
whatnot..." She let her sentence linger in the space between them, not holding his gaze and fidgeting
with twigs nearby. Finally, realizing this man is unlikely to make conversation she stood brushing her
clothes.
"How oldare you?" he askedsurprisingher.
"Eighteen. Well I’m going to turn nineteen in a month and I’ll be off to college soon so I’m not that
young.Justsaying."She answeredwithabrightsmile satisfiedhereffortsbore fruit.
"You do look'that young'."He saidslightlyamused.
"Well I am not. You could try me. Talk to me and you'll know for yourself. Why are you here alone
anyway? Your canvas is blank so I don’t think you're here for artistic reasons or maybe the beauty of this
place isn'tinspiringenough?"She askeddonninghermostconfidentlook.
"Are you curiousor concerned?"He askedsettinghistoolsaside.
2. "Both. Curiosity made me watch you for a good ten minutes. Concern made me walk up to you seeing
that you had a paper and pencil, I assumed it might be a suicide note so the polite thing to do would be
at least talk a suicidal man out of his thoughts, if not, then I would've taken your letter to the person
intendedto."
"Polite is it?" He let out a laugh. The girl was an innocent either that or she wasn't very bright to
approach a relative stranger in the middle of nowhere. "Don’t worry. I am not here to suicide. You can
washthat concernoff your face,little person."
"Little person? How forgetful of me, you don’t know my name yet. I'm Abigail. I am Nathan's youngest
sister." She said extending her hand. He looked at her for a few seconds before meeting the gesture. His
prior irritation at being intruded had surprisingly disappeared. He knew Nathan well and upon hearing
her name he recalled Nathan referring to his youngest sister as "The Shrink". There was a certain
calmness descending upon him. He wasn’t sure whether it was due to the uncharacteristic coolness of
the air softening the summer heat or the strangely pleasant company he had encountered. She was
gazing at the lake below them as if entranced by the emerald tones of the serene still water. Slowly and
quite intentionally, Abigail tickled stones nestled in the thin fractures of the cliff side with the back of
her foot. The stones, pried from the grooves, plunged in to a free fall covering the distance to the lake.
The perfectemeraldsurface nowbroke intoswollenripplesbringingapeculiarsmile onthe girlsface.
“My mother used to say the answer to all of life’s troubles is to have faith. Do you think so? I keep asking
myself- Faith in what though? In God? In myself? ” The expression in her tone didn’t make the sentence
feel like a question but more of self-wondering. He was unsure if he should answer or if he waseven the
rightpersonto answer.
“It’s nice out here. I found this place a few weeks ago when my friends decided we need to go for a
swim. Funny thing is I don’t even know how but I still tagged along for fun you know. It was alright. They
splashed around half the day while I sat right there –“she pointed at a spot in the distance “-they didn’t
even notice me gone. I wandered off looking for nothing in specific. Do you ever do that? Wonder if
anyone will notice you missing if you’re not there?” this time it was a question. Parker kept his eyes
locked at the place Abigail had pointed to earlier. He didn’t have an answer. He had wondered the same
enoughtimestohave lostcountof it.
“I don’tthinkyoushouldworryaboutthat.” He said
“Why not?”Her browsfurrowedat hisreply.
“It’s hard for someone as talkative as you to go unnoticed. The silence must be deafening in your
absence. “He chuckled. Her mouth hung open in disbelief of his comment but the soft laughter in his
voice broke her solemn composure. She relaxed her shoulders, exhaled and enjoyed the momenteven if
it wasat the expenseof beingteased.
“My motherusedtosay –“
“Do you follow everything your mother ‘used to say’” He interrupted rather crudely “So far it seems
3. you’re a mommy’s pet. You can’t always live by what your parents say or have said to you. I’ll tell you
what little person, think on your own. Don’t parrot the words your parents choked down your throat. It
won’t get you too far in life. Life isn’t sunshine and butterflies all the time. Trust me. I know.” He
finished almost spitting the words out with vicious urgency. Abigail sat unmoving with cool resilience.
There was silence between them once again but this time it was an aching swell which hung heavyin the
air. Slowly she touched her hand to his. The anger that had enveloped Parker dissipated with that single
touch. By now Abigail had thoroughly confused Parker with such unprecedented kindness. He shuffled a
little not knowing what to say next. He couldn’t figure out why she chose to sit and speak to a person
whohas shownno interestinhertalksandyetcontinuestorespondwithgentleness.
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
She saidshiftingthe focusawayfromthe entire ordeal.
“-Winston Churchill.” She continued “I think that’s the solution to life’s troubles. Courage. People either
have the courage to speak or listen, it’s always either/or. Bon Courage! My literature teacher uses that
expression a lot as means of saying ‘Good luck!’ before an exam although I think the more apt
translationwouldbe “have courage”.”She letitendthere.
“Bon Courage…”He repeatedtastingandfeelingthe words.
The sun had risen to its peak spilling golden wherever it reached. The wind had stopped blowing and the
heatmade sweattrickle downthe lengthof theirspines.
“I thinkI shouldleave nowandsoshould you.”He saidgatheringhisthings.
“Come to the edge, He said.
They said: We are afraid.
Come to the edge, He said.
They came. He pushed them,
And they flew . . ." Her chin was resting on her knees as she muttered in a low volume.
“Excuse me?” He asked searching her face to understand.
“-Guillaume Apollinaire. You don’t read much do you?” She said shrugging off any answer he might
have sent her way. She stood in one swift motion taking harried steps away from the edge, from
him. Once again Parker was perplexed by the sudden reaction and stared at her parting figure
growing distant with each long step she took. She came to an abrupt stop turning around looking
somewhere past him. He tried to decipher her intention through body language and expression but
could not predict her next move. And he certainly was not expecting what came next.
Abigail broke in to a run towards him while Parker sat dumbfounded at the sight of her figure
lunging off the cliff. For Parker time stood still in that flashing second. This moment would be
etched to his memory. In the many years to follow he would occasionally glimpse in to his memory
to revive Abigail in this form. He would remember the unrestrained smile fastened on her face, the
freedom in the free fall of her body, the way she held her arms out as if she was flying. To Parker
4. Abigail belonged in this moment. She belonged to the wind that carried her with it & the lake that
embraced her in an exuberant welcome. The loud splashing sound of her body thrusting into the
density of the lake broke him out of the trance. Suddenly realising Abigail could not swim, Parker
kicked off his shoes and dove after her.
The water smacked hard on his face diving from a high altitude distorting the receptivity to
acquaint to the weight of his own body. His natural reflexes guided him to lash his arms and legs in
fish like movements. Emerging from the surface of the water he instantly searched around for
Abigail. His gaze rested on a wet head top sinking in. Parker swam across covering the distance in
rapid lengths. Finally he closed his arms around Abigail’s torso, pulling her above the water and
moving in the direction of the bank. She was spurting water from her mouth, still conscious. He
rested flat on the bank of the lake, panting and concentrating on Abigail’s breathing.
“What in God’s name were you thinking?” He shot at her. Abigail erupted into hysterical laughter,
coughing water at intervals, trying to compose herself.
“I fail to see the humour in this. Next time find someone else to save you if you’re set on getting
yourself killed!” Parker was furious at her but Abigail continued to laugh.
“She was right after all…” she managed to say.
“Who? What?” said a bewilderedParker.
“My mother. She was right. I had faith you would have courage” Turning her head towards Parker,
she smiled with a warm glow. They were lying side by side on the bank catching their breaths and
staring at the sky.
“Life’s not all that dreadful you know.” He nodded in response. She looked straight at him, her
eyes genuinely alight with the life she spoke of. He wondered what she was thinking, probably
searching for the next weirdly wonderful thing to say trying to break the silence once again. Parker, on
the otherhand foundthe silence promising. Itmeantthere wouldbe more totalkabout.