Vanessa Jennings is worried about her son Ryan as she receives disturbing news that she would have never expected.
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The Girl at the Stop Sign
As you’re speeding down Villebel Avenue, you approach a stop sign and see a little girl. She’s lonely, shivering from the cold breeze. You roll down your window, and ask her why she’s alone out here at this time of night. “What’s your name?”, you ask. “Morgan.” “Where are her parents”, you think to yourself.Continue reading “The Girl at the Stop Sign”
Don’t Worry About the Pain
I got so much pain in my eyes they can see it from a mile away. I was counted out, talked about, and most of all lied to. I doubted myself. What was said about me may have been true at the time, but was changeable for the future. Through all the bad, I learnedContinue reading “Don’t Worry About the Pain”
The Wilderness or The Desert
When you walk into the bathroom to take a shower, you usually pull the curtain back and run the hot water. Not this time. Instead, you enter your shower and go on a quest. You embark upon another dimension that no one knows about. You have two options: the wilderness or the desert. Each missionContinue reading “The Wilderness or The Desert”
Uncle Donn’s Last Day
“So why did he do it dad?”, Lizzy asked. “Why did he kill your brother?” “Well, it’s a long story; you ready for it?” She said in disbelief “yes father.” “Ok so your Uncle Donn was going to two parties in one night. He had told your Auntie Shelia that he was going to oneContinue reading “Uncle Donn’s Last Day”
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Jeremiah and Tito have been best friends since they were seven years old. They always wanted to go on an adventure but were never old enough. During their junior year, they constantly talked about buying an apartment together so they can do whatever they want. Now, senior year is here. They are both ready toContinue reading “The Great Pyramid of Giza”
The Journey
1st Quarter Football has been apart of my life since I was 7 years old. I fell in love with the game after seeing my big brother Malik play. When I finally got on the field, there was no stopping me. I’ve always strived to be the best player on my team. The coaches lovedContinue reading “The Journey”
Regrets
April 12, 2029 – 11:30 am – Chattanooga, Tennessee ***JUDGE STRIKES THE GAVEL*** “LISA WILSON Court #134 of the month of April”, said Judge Carroll. Lisa Wilson had been charged with robbing a 7 Eleven with a group of friends but her four friends managed to escape. Lisa got caught. “So Lisa, tell me whatContinue reading “Regrets”
Makai Self Un-Essay Project: Slavery
Beloved | Tyehimba Jess’ Article | Kalief Browder Slavery has been a huge topic for our class this semester from Beloved to Tyehimba Jess’ article to Kalief Browder. For this project, I will be comparing these three stories and how slavery plays a major role in every single one of them. I’m going to proveContinue reading “Makai Self Un-Essay Project: Slavery”
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