... so wide I could sware they were going to pop out. I jumped out of my seat and stumbled clumsily to the dark stage. "Crystal lights!" The light turned off and suddenly a bright stage light blinded me. I squinted as the class started at me. The tips of my fingers began to sweat as I forced myself to swallow. Mr. Martin arched an eyebrow and ... stomach flip-flopped as I licked my lower lip. I took a deep breath and struggled to read the words on my paper. My knees began to feel weak and the bright lights played the roll of a burning hot oven, I was a piece of bread being burnt to a crisp....

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... . We woke up at once in total confusion. It was pitch black and we could see nothing going on. Gunfire erupted and the ground shook. Every explosion was accompanied by a bright flash of light We could hardly hear each other's voice above the mayhem and carnage outside. The fighting grew fiercer and fiercer. Soon, the place smelt of fire and ash ... our lives to listen to them say "We are the commandos of the Phillippine Army. We are here to rescue you" Almost immediately, a team of medics led us out from burning hell. We never looked back as we climbed the path back into the forest. On o...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... see a bench sitting next to the front door. I open the dark wood door with a glass center. As I walk inside, and step on the soft green rug, I smell a vanilla berry candle burning in the kitchen. I hear the T.V on and see my brother sitting in front of it. I shut the door behind me and look at the stairs leading up to my room ... mom and I had painted the deck mid-summer before school started. I hear birds chirping and the sounds of other critters. I look off the deck and see my pool with its bright blue water, and with the leaves from the trees shading the deck slowly falling around it...

• Word Count: 617
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... me as I took the first bite, and them she looked away. It was a sign of relief. She probably noticed the dark circles under my eyes showing how tired I was from burning up the calories from last night's dinner. I don't know how long "till I"ll be discovered, but I know for sure, I do not want to be. And little did I know that I was ... due for an appointment at the doctors. Walking through the bright white corridors, I felt bad and guilty, like I had done something wrong and being there was my punishment. I wanted to feel better, but not the kind of better that gaining weight ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The sky mimics Monet, painted dark blue with the northern lights scourging the sky with bright mystical colors. My eyes are wide open as I am pulled into this great wonder. Waves form as I walk. Each step I take, a dozen more emerge. They extend outward, touching everything in ... of tears, my tears. The feeling of loneliness runs down my face and drips to the floor, already occupied by the tears of lost and regrets, my regrets that are burning through my soul. If only If I did "this" or if I would of showed her my love, or if only I didn't neglect her feelings, her needs, everything would h...

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• Grade Level: High School

... from "smooth" to ones etched in "scars and wrinkled" symbolises physical change through aging. The woman telling Sky High has matured and Roberts has used metaphors like the "pilot light burning somewhere inside" to represent an adults desire for fun and adventure, which is contained and limited by common sense, the need to conform and a consideration of the consequences such as ... used mainly costume to show this change. She now has pierced ears, smoking, and is wearing black leather clothes and dark eye make up. Sandy also has curly hair and bright red nails. This image is contrasted...

• Word Count: 948
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School