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Bad Part of Town (TG/AP/RC)

Mark was ecstatic. He had never been to a baseball game, and his father had finally made good on his promise to take Mark into the city to see his first game. In fact, this trip was going to be Mark’s first visit to the big city. He had heard stories about what the city […]

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Don’t Touch My Stuff! (TG/AP)

              Danny loved to mess with his older sister’s stuff, much to her frustration. He would always hide her belongings just to watch her freak out. He got a kick out of her storming around the house and yelling “don’t touch my stuff, you little brat” as she looked […]

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Mother’s Day (TG/AP)

              The school day had just ended, and I was rushing around town to try and find a gift for my mom for Mother’s Day. I had completely forgotten it was today, and I was desperate to find something to give her. I asked my friends at school for […]

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A Sister’s Wish (TG/AP)

It was around 10pm when Jacob’s father made Billy and Jacob begin getting ready for bed. Billy was spending the night at Jacob’s house while his parents went to go see a movie. The boys were no older than 12 and spent the majority of the night playing video games and drinking Mountain Dew. As […]

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Maturity Ring (TG/AP)

The country club was emptier than usual. Thirteen year old Thomas and his little sister, Lily, had been left by the pool to their own devices while their parents mingled with the other club members at the bar. The two kids had been swimming for a while now and were growing bored, seeing as how […]

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Getting Out of Detention (TG/AP)

Matt had been sitting in 5th grade detention for nearly 30 minutes. It was his first detention ever, and he only got it because he was late to class. He was the only one in the classroom aside from the teacher, Mr. Jacobs, who had been tasked with overseeing detention that day. After tiring of […]

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Smoking Age (TG/AP

Brandon followed his older brother, Richard, into the gas station. “I’ll take a pack of Camels,” Richard said to the attendant, “and a lotto ticket.” “Rich, don’t you know how bad cigarettes are for you?” Brandon said innocently. “Look, Mom and Dad said I had to watch you after school today, but I’m still hanging […]

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Today’s the Day! (TG/AP)

Today was the big day. Suzy’s brother was getting married and everyone had already filled the church in preparation for the ceremony. Suzy’s 14 year old nephew, Greg, was sitting in one of the pews with his phone out. He tapped away at the keyboard, trying to pass the time until the ceremony, which should […]

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Work From Home (TG/AP)

              Jenny was stressed out. She was a single mother working a full time job at a corporate office, and her boss was constantly flirting with her. He wasn’t ugly or anything, but she just wasn’t ready for another relationship after her old boyfriend left her. Her son, Jake, […]

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A Matter of Faith (TG/AP)

Matt pleaded with his older brother, Josh, to go with him to the comic convention. “Sorry, Matt,” Josh began, “but you’re just too young. Plus, all of my friends are cosplaying, and you don’t even have a costume.” Matt folded his arms in defeat and ran to his room to pout. He slammed his head […]