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just a little thing i wrote for class...reviews, anyone?

posted by ryans_love

Pride is a belief in myself (or someone else) that within me is something no one else has just like me. Pride can be a wonderful thing. My coaches are proud of me when I execute a move perfectly. I am proud of my efforts when I get the right answer to a test question. However, pride can have a negative connotation. If I am prideful of my singing talent or of my sports accomplishments, then I am not feeling the right kind of pride. Yes, I can be pleased with my abilities; but when I let it go to my head, then I am full of pride, just like Odysseus often was. By believing that I am the only person with that talent, I inflate my ego. I believe myself to be “the best of the best,” and this can damage my relationships with others. They would not want my company if the only things I spoke of were my own accomplishments.

My secret part 2

posted by lovepop

Meghan ran to the bus stop, where she saw Pompika. Thankfully Pompika looked at her politely and said “You know I saw Reg but ya know, how she’s jus’ across the street, she seems a lil’ mad!” Meghan thought for a second and thought ‘why lose Pompika?’ and said, “Geez I don’t know?” Now she wished she had told the truth, instead of lying. “Oh I wish ya did.” Pompika said. “Tsk-Tsk, bad grammar Pompi” said Meghan. “Sorry, fine I wish you did. There ya… you go” “Hhhmmm, nice save.” Meghan said. “Hey look, Reg’s a comin’” said Pompika. “Great that’s good… wait REG!!!” said Meghan. “What?” said Pompika. "nothing."

Ellie's life in Califonia 2

posted by Charlieminster

The morning lectures went quickly and very soon it was five minutes until she had to meet Zach at Starbucks. She walked with Jenii until she reached the turn she had to take “Hey Jen, Jake I’ve got to go” she said
“Ells where are you going?” Jenii asked and Jake looked confused as well
“I’m, um, going to meet Zach for coffee” she answered watching their expressions. Jenii’s face lifted in to a wide grin and so did Jake.
“Okay Ellie, see you at 2 at my place” said Jenii
“Okay see you then” Ellie said and rushed off to meet Zach.
Ellie made it...

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Soulmates

posted by lucius_malloy

Somewhere, far away from here, there is a parallel universe. Somewhat literally parallel. There, you may not live in civilization unless you have a parallel – by the age of fifteen.
Some people, however, are lucky: twins. They have been born with their parallel.
A parallel, in this case, is a person who shares your hopes, your dreams, your deepest fears – someone, in fact, whom we call a soulmate.
On the first day of every year, a check is made. In every city, town and village, the people who have had the misfortune to turn fifteen during the past year must turn up and display their parallel...

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Nick & Grace: Chapter Five

posted by CullenProperty

Since two days after we had our fight, I haven't seen Lola at school. It’s worried me, but I just pass it off that she’s sick or on a longer vacation or just ditching like she does at times. I haven’t called her or went by her house either.
The day I go back to school starts like any other day; Woke up to my screaming alarm clock, dress lazily, no breakfast, drive to school in my parents car, being Nick's not finished with my bug, get to English class and sit there dazed. I don't look around the class in Math; I didn't want to see or deal with Tom. Science and Wood Shop drag by and when...

Prom Night(Chapter Three:Best ending ever!)

posted by moolah

Kat.

Prom Night
By: fatchick and moolah
Chapter three: Best ending ever!!
Luke was lying in a hospital bed the whole time Ashlynn gave birth. He missed the birth of his little premature little girl. He was upset and also dreaming about what his baby girl looked like. Ashlynn was aloud to come see Luke. She started crying when she saw him. She was sad that he was in a temporary coma. She thought he was cute in a weird way. She went to lie down. On her way back she fainted. She fainted because she thought she saw Luke trying to hug her in the hall. The nurse screamed, “HELP,...

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Portsaid's only star

posted by mona_me

i am looking for the star, our star, but this time i am alone, you aren't standing on the port next to me..
i feel i am lost now, i can't find this star. you remeber what did i descoverd that night? i found only one star in the whole Portsaid's sky..
you didn't belive that one star is exist.. you said: which star? the sky is felling of the stars!
i thought you was kidding, i was very sure that there's one star.. yeah, sure as the blind is sure that there's nothing around him!
now i see what you were talking about, i loved you, so i couldn't see anyone else but you..
you was my heart's only love..
it was Portsaid's only star..
but you .. you didn't point to the same star, you saw all the stars but mine..
now i am alone, seeing many stars, can't find my star, am i blind? or ..was i blind?
twinkle, twinkle, my littel star..
Portsaid's only star, which one is you?
_________________________________________________
*Portsaid is an Egyptian port.

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Charlie's Powers

posted by Charlieminster

Charlie Hawkins had always felt different to the other girls in her school. They were all really skinny, wore tight clothes and make-up and every boy who pasted them in the corridor would quite simply drawl all over them. Charlie was different to the girls in more ways than looks. She could do something that none of them could do which was influence people to do what she wants them to do.
The way Charlie looked different to the other girls was that she was very pale for someone who lives in LA, she had long dark black hair that came down to her hips, her eyes were a very strange cloudy yellow...

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Anoxia- Ch. 2

posted by Percysclique

Chapter 2 – A Pain in the Night

Queen Amati sat up in bed with nausea sweeping through her body, causing her to jerk forward. The black haired woman grabbed her thin waist, as she doubled over in pain. Her breathing came out short and raspy.

She looked over at her husband who was sleeping soundly. A gentle look was plastered his handsome face and Amati wished she could have another peaceful night sleep. But those nights seemed like they were so long ago.

Amati reached for the golden goblet she had been keeping by her bed lately. She took a sip of the strong juice and forced it down her throat....

J&K forever and always

posted by Dogluva363

My freind wrote a story wat do you think about it?

J+K Forever and Always

Chapter 1
The final day of summer was a normal one. The birds were singing, the sun was shining, and Juliet steerages was at my house [since I am her best friend] thinking of the days to come when school would start. She thought of her classes, her teachers, but most of all she was thinking of Kaleb Wese.Kaleb wese was the brother of her other friend Kara. All she wanted in the world was to be his girlfriend! Truth be told I never could figure...

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Perfect Tragedy - part 2! :)

posted by Liisamyts

CHAPTER 2
A picture of a young blond man was shining on the screen, it was Jacob, their brother, the one who always held it together when everything was falling apart. Adele snuggled closer to her brother. And for once, he didn't push her away, instead, he just held her, not speaking a word.”He promised! He promised he would come home early tonight!” she managed to say between her sobs. Then she burst into tears again. Simon held her until she fell asleep, tears still on her cheeks. He carried his sister up to her bed, where she could be far away from the pain. Dreaming, seeing mom, dad,...

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A different world ch.1

posted by Funnygirl77

Where am I? What happen to me? Who are you? What have you done to my sister and brother? These were the first questions that popped into my mind when I came to. The Boy who looked to be about 18 looked at me and smiled.
He took my hand, "all shall be answered in time." Is what he said, he sound older than I had thought him to be. He lead me to a room told me to sit and then close my eyes. I did as I was told, "You still haven't told me where I am, and where my sister and brother is, what happen to me, and WHO YOU ARE? I said in a tone that sound way to irritated.
He nodded, "I am Mark Lane."...

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Love bites Ch.4

posted by Funnygirl77

love bites

Kisa woke up, when she rolled over it was 12:00 at night. Zack laid in his bed,Kisa smiled and went over to Zack. "Are you asleep"? Kisa asked Zack, he rolled over and smiled at her. "No, are you still mad at me"? Kisa frowned, she racked her brain to see why she should be mad at Zack. Then she remembered.
"No, I was never mad at you. So where did you go?" Zack turned away, he didn't want to tell Kisa that he was out feeding on humans, he didn't want to scare her. "I was just out for a walk" Kisa smiled, she knew Zack was lying, she also knew what he was, she just never wanted him to know...

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Hate And Death

posted by EmoKidSteven

You hurt me,
Both externally,
And internally,

You twist a pin into my heart,
And gather my flowing blood onto a cart.
You think you can hurt me,

Just because you gave me money,
You think you can make my life like hell,
Just because I am the one who made you fell.

I wish you have never given birth to me,
I wish I can expose what you are for all to see.
I hate you,

And I hate you to the heart's core,
I want you to hear my vengeful call.
I respect you because I must,

Yet you blame me for not giving you my trust.
How can I love, or trust, a person like you?
Who makes me feel I'm feebler than cotton wool?

I am forever imprisoned to you by blood,
For as long as I live,
The relation between us cannot be cut,

But soon I will take my leave,
Hoping that forever you will grieve

Lisa and Minrough chapter 3

posted by Flana_2

The forest was so beautiful. Even though it was raining, I thought of the sun peering through the trees. There were animals all over. It was like Japan only slightly less busy. Lots of unfamiliar animals gave Minrough high-fives and hugs. After a moment, I scanned his mind. Patients? I thought he said he was a soldier not a healer! After a minute, I demanded to know who they were.
“Patients”. Just like I thought.
“I thought you said you were a soldier at the war”!
“Yeah, a war of diseases”.
“But you’re only a kid! How could you be a doctor”?
“Not a doctor, healer”.
“How...

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duncanxgwen

posted by Fangirl99

ok,this was my FIRST article i wrote when i joined fanpop.i just copy and pasted it. the characters are from Total drama action *a show*,so you may not understand to well if you dont know the show.but,hopefully,you'll catch on.

Gwen
It was a normal day, most likely for Chris any minute now to announce the challenge. "I hope there's no challenge today" said Lindsey.
Beth: I know, that way we can do your hair and nails and stuff.
Lindsey: Oh i know, right?
Chris: Morning, everyone! I know you expect us to think of a way to torture you. But Union rules we have to take a break.
Heather: What?
The rest:...

Maybe

posted by I_love_Mikey

They say you are only supposed to trust yourself, and build few reliable allies, and get to know everyone you trust. They say that only time will tell if you follow that advice. They say that you are supposed to make yourself happy first, for if not you cannot make anyone else happy. But what if you don't know yourself well enough to trust yourself? What if you can't get allies? What if you're dead before time can tell? What happens when you stay behind, and give up on happiness for the sake of others. What if they're moving on before they even realize you're sad?

They say that world peace...

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More Than Anything

posted by sapphire007

I love my mum. More than anything but my dad has always been my favourite. It’s not that I love him more than mum but he’s fun and understanding, he has wonderful advice and awful jokes. Two weeks ago, dad left. He left mum. He left me. Mum’s sad. She’s not up to much lately. I know she’s angry at him for leaving but she misses him. She’s unhappy and lonely.
Dad talked to me before he went. He told me to study hard, stay healthy and enjoy my life. He made me promise to look after mum. I think he’d be disappointed in me if he heard her crying at night. I...

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Sestina 1

posted by housefrk

Not incredibly good, I know, but it's a first attempt.

The woman, in the kitchen baking a pie,
Watches her daughter, getting ready to take the dog out for a wash.
The woman comments on the early spring
As she gets ready to put on the coffee.
The daughter takes the dog next to the car
And hums a song she learned long ago at school.

Down the road, the woman can just see the school.
She thinks about how, in home ec, she baked an apple pie
And how in the parking lot, she wrecked her first car.
The buzzer rings for the woman to hang the wash
So she pours a cup of coffee
And leaves it to cool in the breeze of...

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fiction writing(The Writing in Red)

posted by CHikHEN

Chapter1 At my school (St.John's) we have only two majoir athletic groups. Those would be soccer and football. If your not an athlete your a wanna-be or you wanna kill one. KIll not being an understatment.

I'm Kris and yes I am both a loathed and suat after person. My being the captin of the girls varsity soccer team. I was the first captin to reject the boys vrsity captin. As i presume you've taken it under usumption that he didn't agree. Tushay you say, well I've thrown a spin on it. I'm dateing the wonderful, the glouriuos, the perfect Dakota Dawning(he's the captin of the football team)....