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    Nathanael: A Short Story

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    of people to his father and uncle. Kathrynne rises from her chair‚ spying on his every move. She eavesdrops on the conversation he is now having with members of the King’s council from the food table: “I hope this signifies my allegiance to you all‚” Nathanael speaks‚ “and when the time comes‚ you’ll demonstrate your loyalty to me.” “You’ll make a fine King‚” one says with the others agreeing. “You have our support.” “Excuse me‚ your highness‚” a nobleman says‚ bringing her eyes to him. “I’m trying

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    Lannon: A Short Story

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    Lannon was a 13-year old boy who had an awesome life. When he was born‚ the doctors had said‚ “Mr. and Mrs. Jenson‚ you have a perfect son living with you now!” Lannon was the perfect weight and size‚ he had lots of hair already‚ and he wasn’t a very fussy baby. Lannon’s parents were wealthy lawyers. They had won almost every single case that they were ever hired for‚ and they had gotten hired for a lot. Lannon had tried to keep track once‚ and the numbers grew to over two hundred in one year

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    In Willa Cather’s A Lost Lady‚ we are confronted with many examples of love and personal growth‚ two themes that Cather seamlessly intertwines by utilizing her technique of elucidation of complex emotion through use of nature and landscape throughout the novel. In this essay‚ I argue that Cather defines love and personal growth of Marian Forrester through three distinct scenes: the drunken long distance call between Mrs.Forrester and Ellinger after she learns of his elopement‚ the story of how Mr

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    Lasting: A Short Story

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    limbo for hours until I finally decided to arise. Stretching and moving‚ waking my body up in preparation for the difficult day ahead. Physically my bones ached‚ creaking as I walked‚ like the floorboards of a forgotten home. Mentally I was lost‚ for I had nothing to say. I was a mime walking. What should someone do when the most important person in their life dies? Do you sit there‚ do you cry‚ do you ignore everyone? The funeral lasted for an hour and thirty-two minutes‚ from start to finish‚ in a

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    Veridee: A Short Story

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    When Rosie was younger she used to play in puddles. “Jump‚ Brock!” Now‚ she sat in a puddle of sand‚ surrounded by the water that crafted a false ground. “That’s dirty water‚ Rosie.” She was trapped there‚ on some sort of island‚ waiting for Union or Veridee to save her. “Oh.” She needed an escape‚ a way to truly get away‚ yet none presented themselves. It was just her. Alone and waiting for night to come and show tell her who died so she’d know who was left. I’m left. Me‚ me...and five others‚ right

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    Richard Wagner Biography

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    Richard Wagner was a classical artist in Germany during the Romantic period. Although Wagner faced many conflicts in his lifetime‚ he managed to compose operas that still have a standing influence to this day. Wagner’s works are emotional and strike deep into the hearts of the listeners‚ including Adolf Hitler who was a fan of Wagner. The life of Richard Wagner is complex and interesting‚ but you can’t become a famous composer if you have a dull life. Wagners life begins on May 22nd‚ 1813 in Leipzig

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    Zachary S Story

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    the submucosa and the muscularis would be the breakdown of food and mixing it with digestive secretions. If the ulcer eats through the muscularis it may be difficult for digestion to occur. B) If Zach has a peptic ulcer affecting his stomach or duodenum‚ which components of the peritoneum will be affected? If the ulcer isn’t taken care of right‚ or is untreated for a while it may eat a hole through the stomach wall and/or duodenum‚ and cause food that hasn’t been fully digested and bacteria to spill

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    Rayn: A Short Story

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    very few could manipulate it to their will. The man in this story is me‚ my name is Rayn and I write this story to chronicle my rise to power. My journey started when I was in my mid twenties and our country was at war with a neighboring kingdom. I was a guard for a small village which was ruled by the empire of Luton grod. One day while out on patrol a strange old man was making his way to our village. This is where our story begins. The

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    Gothic short stories

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    swallowed as it was by the thick mist that was rolling in. Though I was certainly afraid of what dark powers might be lurking‚ hidden in the threatening mist‚ I was more afraid of what might happen to Rachael if I left her alone with the thing that had brought her to this darkened graveyard. Gusts of wind shook the door violently‚ I heard a shriek from around the corner of the mausoleum and a distant door close with sudden fury‚ felt for the first time the danger that was lurking. I trod as softly

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    Flatsound: A Short Story

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    time in my thoughts and the music flowing into my ears. Ethan opens my door and brings in a plate of spaghetti‚ which features bow-tie noodles instead of the normal kind‚ and a hot pad. I pause the song that was playing‚ which was “If You Love Me‚ Come Clean” by Flatsound. “Mom and Dad weren’t sure if you were coming down for supper or not‚ so they sent this up to you.” He hands me the hot pad and the burning plate‚ which smells phenomenal. “And‚ I wanted to say that I like your new hair.” He pulls

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