I know Who killed Me (Part 1) 'Hello, My name is Michelle. Allow me to tell you a little bit about myself: This time last year I was having the time of my life, serious relationship, amazing friends, the perfect job, I can honestly say that my life couldnt have gotten any better...and it didn't, It got worse, much, much worse. I was watching the news one afternoon with my friend Caroline, when a breaking news sign blared across the screen. BANG: In that split second second…
@Simple_Girl in October 2020
How to Read a Book in Ten Minutes a Day I learned to speed read in high school and the reward for that small effort has been tremendous. It really doesn't take much time; it actually takes more discipline than time. In fact, you'll be speed reading by the time we're done this issue and since this issue will take less than 10 minutes to read, you'll learn to speed read in 10 minutes! Even though I speed read, I still can't read a book in ten minutes using speed reading alone…
I know Who killed Me (Part 2) As we stood and watched the heard of zombies getting closer with each second, I thought to myself: This is it!, this is how I'm going to die. I still possessed the sharp piece of glass from the shop firmly in my hand. Without knowing so, I'd pushed so hard that it broke the skin and droplets of blood splashed onto the floor, only attracting the walking dead all the more. I held onto Caroline's hand as she quietly sobbed beside me and I wedged my…
Friday The 13th (horror) (part1) News: A young boy named Jason Voorhees has drowned a long time ago. A couple payed no attention at all to the boy. They say he is back with revenge. He is said to roam with a machete and hockey mask. Lock your doors and report to the police if you see him. DJ and Michael looked at each other worried. Ill lock the door said Michael jogging to the door. Ok she said in terrified to think about him. Or even worse see him uttered Michael…
The Woman In Black And This What You Have Become She stands there by the window, the woman in black. Her emotions are covered up, she's not ready for any kind of attack. Whatever, she will deal with, she will never come back. Her eyes are fully dialated, she hears voices coming at her again. Its never gonna stop, these emotions will never end. Suddenly, a flicker of light Wary, she adjusts her eyes. Oh but its just an illusion, it doesn't take long for her to realize. The…
To The One Who Will Love You. I know I won't be the one who will get to love you, the way that I want things to be. But let this serve as a reminder, to your future lover, as I want you to be kept in safety. **To the lucky one who will love him in the future.** Please check up on him frequently. Give him all the love and affection you can offer as he deserves the entire world. He can often times be lost in his own world especially when he's at the zone but once he keeps you…
You Never Truly Loved Me From the moment you told me you were tired. I simply let you go. But please know it wasn't that easy, seeing you walk away without another word. You never truly loved me. We acted less than strangers, I was invisible to the touch. Being beside you shatters me, as your glance just pass through me. I cannot breathe, I want out— it's taking a toll on me. My name sounds so foreign to your lips. Does it taste like bile as you speak of me? I still care for…
The Towns People Yearly Event It was a warm summers day in ridgewood, the townspeople were having an end of the summer party. Every year they celebrated that event. Lots of people were attending, music and tons of food. There will be dancing and drinking in the evening for the adults that wanted to continue the party. Everyone is looking forward to this event because that is how you get to know the newbies that just moved in the town. Every year there's at least a good 50…
Teenagers And Technology- 7 Tips For Parents Of The Wired Generation As a mum, do you feel savor technology has taken during your teenager's world? Does your boy lend what seems love hours texting or strictly hours on the computer? Or do you as is the custom feel a tenor of outstrip in your sexual affair outside of marriage by the whole of your juvenile seeing technology? Here are 7 tips for parents of the fast on the draw generation: 1. Be aware Do you comprehend what an…
Elmwood Asylum A long time ago in the 1840's stood a big building, Elmwood Asylum. The mentally ill was put into this place. They were not treat very well, they had three sections in this hospital, the children, and the men. On a daily basis they were pricked and poked with needles. Everyone was put on medication, which they took everyday. They walked around in zombie mode, and their speech was erratic at times. The women were also placed in a certain floor of this hospital.…
Samantha's Five Personalities She had done so many mistakes in her life but she was battling with a mental illness. Everyone told her to be strong but it was so hard because from one day to the next she had no idea how she was going to be or what personality will take over her mind. Sometimes, she had laughter in her eyes. But, their are times daggers are being thrown from her eyes. She was very nervous because she just wants to do good things in her life, but thats when her…
Phobia Fear is a piece of human nature. In the event that we have feared nothing, at that point for what reason do we utilize various systems to survive and shield ourselves from outside dangers!! "Phobia" which is another word for "fear" in Greek. Phobia is characterized as unreasonable fear of an item spot or circumstance. The vast majority of us fear reptiles, fear statures, we even fear comedians and it stretches out to having fear with human connection and the rundown…
Not Meant To Be Heather was conscious on everything she does, she always write it on her diary. Josh would sometimes tease her about it. She was in a relationship with Josh for two years now. People thought they were good together. They were all laughter and smiles. They rarely fought. And when they do, its nothing so serious just a small argument but they would settle it immediately and they would be cuddling again like nothing happened. All those happy moments can't stay…
Let's Stop Complaining For A Second... ...and let's understand everything we have. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We take everything for granted. Don't tell me you don't. I said we, not you and me alone. Anyway. We mostly always experience traffic. Anyone reading this, all around the world, can experience traffic. And of course, we do get mad and irritated with the traffic. I mean, who won't be? I am one of them since I'm still a student. But, as I was randomly…
The Phantom (Part 1) Misty and I run into the nearest dusty room we find and shut the door before locking it tight. I can hardly breathe from having been running so fast. On top of that, this is the first time I have ever felt real terror. "Just who is that Misty!?" I yell. I still can't breathe. She breathes hard, but acts as though this is second nature to her. She's so calm that it just angers me further. "Its my brother," she says. She breathes heavily. "He's been out of…
Real After All I knew it was going to be a doozy the moment I received the invitation. I had been reading in my dorm room when there was a knock at the door. I opened it and immediately got something shoved in my face by a brunette. The thing--which was a piece of paper--fell to my hands as she explained herself. Her name was Bethany, but she asked that I refer to her by her ‘witch name,’ Sylvia. “Don’t give me that look,” she said. “I figured you were interested in this…
Second Chance (Part 1) Chad was always quiet. People through out the school in his grade use to pick on him, and virtually make life miserable for him. His younger brother Joe was accepted and even a little popular. Chad was three years older than Joe, and joe did not know the kinds of problems Chad had. Joe and Chad were relatively close. They attended the same church, and were usually together around this time. Both had quite a few friends from church. Of course, Joe…
second Chance (Part 2) So, the party was underway. I found Bianca by the pool outside with several of her girlfriends. They were chatting and laughing. Chad followed me to the back yard and I embraced and kissed bianca. Bianca hugged Chad and the three of us kind of gathered in a circle and chatted. The night would soon become cold. And after two hours of regular fun with friends, I looked over to see Chad and noticed he was gone. I noticed Chad alone sitting on the edge of…
Second Chance (Part 3) It was eight that night when he finally made it to Chad's freshly dug grave. He sat down beside the tombstone, and finally sobbed. He sobbed and sobbed. He cried for all the memories he had. Cried for all the times that would never be. Cried because he would never hug his brother close again. This isn't fair, he told himself, isn't fair at all. He was right. Joe I hear something behind me. I look up fast and brace myself. Behind me I see a woman in a…
Un-Amused (Part 1) Why couldn't I find anyone else to go with me - why do I have to face this all alone. Being over 30 and still keen on Carnival rides, often means that to do what you want, you're gonna have to do it alone. Oh well, might as well make the most of it. Ahhh, I still love the sights, sounds and smells of these places. Various dance tracks play into the night air from the array of rides that surround me. The smell of burger patties grilling in the distance and…
Un-Amused (Part 2) "Hey buddy.. are you ok?" Ouch.. my chest is killing me! Who the hell keeps on poking me in the ribs? My eyes take a while to come back into focus - when they do, I can see the outline of someone wearing a cheap costume. It's that the ride attendant, assisting me in regaining consiousness after apparently passing out. Was there an Alien, or was the whole thing just a G-force induced trip out? Either way, one thing is real. My jumper is covered in chunky…
Un-Amused (Part 3) "Hey you... get off my ride!" Arrgh.. my head! Whats with all the shouting? No way, did I pass out again? What the hell is the matter with me? I used to go fine on all of these rides. For some reason, at this particular carnival, things aren't going as well as they usually do. To stop the Carny from yelling at me and to go and wash the fresh slather of vomit from my jumper, I quickly exit the ride. I've still got heaps of cupons to go and I haven't given…
Un-Amused (Part 4) Oh man... I feel almost feel like I'm having a heart attack or something. I can't stop sweating, my chest is pounding.. oh.. and there's the vomit again.. typical. "That's the guy," the rides attendant seems to have notified a supervisor of sorts. "That's the one." "Excuse me Sir, I've been informed of your rowdy behavior and weak stomach," he says whilst pointing to the mess that iv made of the rides seat and myself. " If this continues, I'm afraid that…
Un-Amused (Part 5) What in the H E double hockey sticks is going on around here. ..? Actually, Hell would probably sum it up this time around. I slide through a cloud of smoke and exit the disappearing slide once more. This time however, someone has definitely removed the "Fun" from this former Fun house. It would seem that the fun has been replaced by fire, rust, the grinding sounds of metal and the screams of terrified children. I can't seem to see any kids around though..…
Un-Amused (Finale) "WHO ARE YOU AND WHY WON'T YOU DIE?" That voice.. its so loud.. it almost sounds like its coming from inside of me now. I start looking around - nothing but darkness. Arrgh, seriously... someones shining a spot light right into my eyes. Well that was a nasty suprise! During my brief case of blindness from the intense light, I hear the sound of footsteps, approaching me slowly from all directions. Clearly, I'm surrounded by now. My eyes start to regain…
The Legend Was True Six years has went by sence I was shot by Jorge. After I had turned 24 my Father died and left me the house. My Mother married a snobby, rich dude. After everything I went through my Mom turned on me like I knew she would. *Day dreams to the past* After we got out of the basement and I was tossed on a strecher. I was rushed to the hospital with a bullet wound through my side. I'm not going to say I was in minimum pain. Because I swear to you and in the…
Renji Unmasked They say that and legend never die. That there ghost lives on forever. Have you ever seen and ghost take off there mask? Have you ever seen something demonic like under there mask? I know because I was once a masked figure under a secret name. I am Renji. Long ago I lived in a village. I was crowned the most beautiful girl there. Sadly when I passed away from a lung disease. I was sent to the underworld and I was then cursed by the devil. He had asked me for…
The Disappearing Town It started out a hot afternoon. August 17, 1995. The Town was a small town about 2, 000 people at the time I believe. Ashley was the town. Yes, I know you're probably thinking did the author just say was the town. I bet this gives you goosebumbs? No, then maybe this will. A young women living in the town, looked out her window. She was doing laundry when she saw her little boy. Let me remind you, her little boy died two years ago. He was walking in the…
Greed (Part 1) The grass was overtaken by flames that burned with rage and left the earth scorched,along with the decomposing bodies that laid in the midst. All men with their battle armor melting from the heat,swords handles stuck up from ribcages as other were impaled by spears raised to the heavens. Vultues circled the mass battle ground as wild dogs paced side to side all being kept at bay by the flames. Even theives crept in the distance waiting to loot the corpse's of…
greed (Part 2) Then out of nowhere Masden felt a strong vibration from his pocket,then he saw Julian began pointing at him as he faintly whispered,"You're glowing." Dario looked in awe as the other two men followed his gaze as they witness the figure chanting something has he stood among the corpses. Masden looked back at his pocket as an emerging blue light grew stronger and stronger,reaching into his pocket;he pulled out the jewel necklace. Suddenly Dario grabbed Masden's…
The Starry Night's Chase Part 1 Munching on the last bites of the delicious pizza she thought how two days had passed since she arrived in Florence. Art museums, piazzas, churches and palaces kept her glued, the renaissance era evident in every architectural masterpiece. Every cobbled street made her feel close to home. In forty-eight hours she would head back to her country, she had decided. Just as she steered out through the crowded Gusta Pizza, she saw a familiar figure…
The Starry Night's Chase (Part 2) Igniting the engine, she managed to maneuver the pear hour; en route gave him a brief tour of Piazza Della Republica and Piazzale Michelangelo, known for the aerial view of entire Florence. Driving for another few minutes they reached the base of Abbey of San Miniato. Hike up to the 12th century Church; they stood at the highest point in Florence. With their backs facing the church, it gave them an enchanting panoramic view of the city. The…
The Starry Night's Chase (Part 3) He led the way and reached another metal stairway that took them on the upper area dividing between two rooms. Windows cut into the walls illuminated their paths. They entered the second room; it was covered by a large barrel vault supported by two transversal arches in the center. “We need to go through the vault,” he told her opening it. “This gives an eerie feeling,” she shivered in the cold night. He had taken the stairs first and came…
The Starry Night's Chase (Finale) There was another list of abandoned places all over the world. The last pages were dedicated to herself. He continued to read her. At last, he reached a column where his name was written below the tagline ‘worst regret’; he felt a wave of guilt wash over him. It read, ‘His friendship was a mirror for me. I wish I hadn’t messed it up. Misunderstandings kill the best of relations.’ He shut the logbook close and ducked it inside. He had started…
Cabin Fever (Part 1) October 29 - a Thursday - turned out to be a beautiful sunny day in Long Beach, an interlude between periods of rain, with temperatures inching towards the 70’s. Other than a fleeting moment of gratitude for the bright morning sunlight pouring in through the large glass windows overlooking the ocean, the morning breezed by in a storm of last minute activities that had to be completed prior to our departure for LAX. The taxi was scheduled to arrive at the…
Cabin Fever (Part 2) Our elderly lady had taken an instant liking to me and became very garrulous and intrusive. Like all Indians that have not been acculturated by Western norms on social filters and parameters which I had become accustomed to and adopted since it suited my introverted nature, she was oblivious to my need for personal space. Although, I put up walls by composing a very cool demeanor and opened my book and started reading, it did not deter her for long. I…
Cabin Fever (Part 3) Dinner kept us all busy for an hour. The lights dimmed shortly after and I decided to put on the headset provided by the airline and kill time by watching a movie or two. It was too much to hope that the large headset would be a deterrent to Shyama. I felt her prod, she had a needle in hand and was asking me if I could inject her. She seemed a bit confused by the dosage too. Visions of being arrested for having overdosed an elderly lady loomed in my…
Cabin Fever (Part 4) Somewhere in the midst of all this commotion, I realized that my husband who had gone for a bathroom break had not come back. It seemed like 20 minutes had gone by. I turned and looked towards the toilets and noticed a line at both. I waited expectantly for the doors to open and Giresh to come out. The doors stayed shut and I turned back to the entertainment console. Another 10 minutes later and with no sign of Giresh, I decided to wander towards the…
Cabin Fever (Part 5) They all became resolute and each indicated they were going to take sections of the entire plane and try to figure out where Giresh had gone. One turned to me and said that although the description I had provided of a tall man, with a thick moustache and a receding hairline was good, they still didn’t know who to look for. So, I ran to get my iphone, thank goodness, we have smart phones these days, and produced a picture of my handsome, albeit missing…
Seven Days (Part 1) I’ve always believed in good, it’s just that sometimes there needs to exist a shade of evil for it to be seen. The sea was stone cold and the shore had started to freeze. Snow started to fall from the ever gloomy skies. The invading clouds showed that a winter storm was coming. A man walked from the shoreline and into the sea. The water felt freezing on his skin but he kept going. It was winter and he was dredging the sea. He was alone but free. In his…
Seven Days (Part 2) The knock had subsided and he had thought that he was alone, but then the door’s handle twisted and then it opened forth. He turned away from the window and towards the door. He saw a woman with crimson red hair and hazel brown eyes, she was carrying a bundle of flowers in her hands and an alluring smile on her face. He did not recognize the woman, but she said hello as if she had known him for quite some time. He looked at her questioningly as she walks…
Seven Days (Part 3) The hospital room. It was the second day and the woman was reading a book when we woke up. “Good morning.” She greeted him with a smile. Her smile was never weary; he never got tired of seeing it. It’s like she could never be sad. “Another beautiful day outside.” This time he looked towards the window. It was truly a wonderful day outside. He could only imagine the warmth of it, he could only imagine his childhood days when he used to fly his kite with…
Seven Days (Part 4) When Kite was a young man his father had bought him a telescope. It was a magnificent telescope that could see miles into the galaxy; it would see Jupiter in its majestical form at times. They would stare at the stars and wonder in awe and amazement about how such celestial things exist and how they are formed and made. But they both knew that the things that made such godly things in the universe are the same things that made our eyes, ears, nose, mouth,…
Seven Days (Part 5) God rested the seventh day. No one knows why someone like Him would need rest. He is an eternal being that could do everything he ever wanted, but he decided to rest on the seventh day. Some argue that he did it so He may see and watch what he created. Some argue that even He needs rest once in a while. But one thing was for sure, we, the small beings, the ants; the insignificant ones need rest, and sometimes resting would take forever. “She’s not giving…
Seven Days (Part 6) Through the days gone and the days that passed by, she decided that she will be the only one. Through the days that were stolen from her, through the days that were never given to her, she decided that she will stand. Through the end that never came, through that one day when everyone she knew left her, she decided that she will fight one last time. She lost their mother before he did. She lost their father before he did. Time passed by with their mother.…
The Phantom (Part 2) "Misty, wake up." I say, shaking her. She jerks up, scared half to death. "Danielle!!" She whines. "Don't shake and scare me like that!" She rubs her eyes. I back up and let her wake herself up. It seemed like forever before she told me I could finally go to sleep. "OK." I say. "But remember to wake me up if you get suspicious of anything. Or scared. Or if you feel like you're going to fall asleep." She nods and I lay down on the musty couch. I close my…
The Phantom (Part 3) In my room at the university, I lay on my bed and sleep peacefully. I hadn't had any real sleep in over two days. Unfortunately, my dreams are full of the last forty eight hours. I kept seeing Misty's face. I kept trying to reach for her, but always came up short. When I open my eyes, its near midnight. My biological time clock is off. How annoying. I look in the fridge for something to drink. Out. Great, I think. I decide to make a short trip down to…
The Phantom (Part 4) "Danielle," Professor Stinger warned. "Do you mind paying more attention please. I can see from here you are a million miles away. Your "c" average can easily fall to a flat "f" if you aren't careful, so I suggest you pay attention." Danielle is suddenly snapped back into reality. Realizing she was in class, she immediately turned her attention to her political science professor. Temper flaring, Danielle stands up. "My friend and one of your students,…
The Phatom (Part 5) Looking to her left, Danielle saw shapes moving. Suddenly curious, she moves over to the doorway and looks through the glass. There, sitting on the bench near her building, was Lane talking to a girl in a cute dress. Suddenly feeling like Danielle needed an outlet, she decides to open the door and approach the duo. Lane sees her coming and smiles. "Hey there." He says. The girl he is talking to looks over at Danielle and smiles, with a questioning gaze.…
The Phantom (Part 6) Danielle never got approached by Misty's brother. The Phantom outfit he wore was never found, neither were anything new regarding to the case. Danielle was heartbroken. Had it not been for her future, Misty, and Lane, Danielle would have probably packed her things and gone back home to finish school. Everyone knew about Misty's disappearance. Many didn't even know her. Posters of her photo were hung up everywhere. Danielle prayed every night she would…
The Phatom (Part 7) Frightened more than you know, I surveyed my surroundings even more. I didn't see Misty's brother anywhere. It's funny, when you are endanger and on the precipice of life and death. Misty never went through my mind at all. At least not until I dared to get off of the bed and make my way out of the room and into the hallway. I saw something hanging near the doorway of a room a few rooms away. I walked quickly to the room to get a closer look. Misty's dead…
The Cost Of Dreaming The door closed behind her with a definite thud, and she heard the man's footsteps as he climbed the stairs to the street. The breeze entered the room from the open window and stirred the meager bills he left behind by her table. She did not look at them, they would only remind her of what occurred moments ago. The ache in her body and the sickness in her heart were reminder enough. The moon's soft and brilliant glow shined on her naked back as she…
The Rich And The Poor This story is about two siblings both girls: The eldest has been the family's breadwinner for years. Soon after, the youngest started working too. But became pregnant early and got married... Although they both have nice careers, the younger sibling became wealthy because her husband started their own business after resigning from his employer, while the older sibling continued to be the family's breadwinner. As the business of the younger sibling grow…
Tigress The diamond necklace on the mannequin looked familiar. She placed her palm on the window that separated them and leaned in closer, then even closer. Hmm... Oh my God! It suddenly dawned on her where she had seen it! Around the neck of her best friend that she was traveling with! Shauna! She and Ashley had decided to vacation together in Columbia. The sights had been amazing and the people too. But, now Ashley wasn't quite so sure. Frantically, she dialed her cell…
Bleeding Memory I took a deep breath in taking in the earthy smell of nature. It was always like this coming back to this chintzy place. I don't know why I even try anymore. Shaking the empty feeling building up inside me aside, I took out my key. It felt rustic in my hand. As if I could trace the years on it. I inserted the key in the door, and it opened with a creaking sound and woodsy moldy scent greeting me. A wave of nausea hit me as the dappled walls came in sight,…