... I was still so left out in. I lay in my bed that night with a jumble of different emotions. I couldn't really put my finger on why, but I was strangely upset with my mom. I awoke the next morning to the same painful feeling that lurked in the house. I got dressed and set my bag by the door while I waited for my ride to arrive. I wasn't sure whether or not ... I should talk to my dad about the situation that took place last night but I knew that if I didn't I wouldn ... ." We sat in silence. I felt my stomach curl up into the size of a baseball. Divorce. This stuff only happens in movies...

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• Grade Level: High School

... , bye,"" and with that Sam hung up the phone and let out the most massive groan she could muster. She flopped her feet off of the couch and shuffled over to the door of the apartment. Voices were heard as Sam reached the doorway in front of the stairs. The words were spoken very low, almost in a whisper. "Ron, I want those insane children out of my house. I can't deal with them anymore!- a woman's voice ... complained. "Insane!? You're calling my children insane!? How about the way you acted last night? Huh ... ...

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... talk, out play and show. Now were beautiful-attractive women, that I would find myself so desiring. Then came the First date something everyone reminbers for the rest of their life. The one thing in life I feel has the anticipation of winning the super and also the Fright of losing the game. At the age of sixteen I felt I was ready for this lifetime memory to occur. Sixteen years old, new car just months ... her house to show her. Well that night when I showed her that car I told her to come sit in the passenger seat and with the CD player playing a song called "Passenger Seat" by Steve...

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• Grade Level: High School

... to do something, so I sprint toward the house door. About half of the way there I see the man's shadow raise a knife, the screaming intensifies. With a downward motion the man strikes and stabs the young woman and the screaming instantly ceases. As I approach the house the man shadow moves toward the door. The man opens up the enormous double doors leading into the front of the house, squeaking with every inch. I dive into the forest of weeds and bushes as he steps ... the doors. The house is lit by candles placed on wall sconces. The walls are all covered with dark and intricate design...

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• Grade Level: High School