Reality falls away While my nose disappears into a book I wish that I could stay The world is nothing but gray Nothingness, emotionless crooks Reality falls away When all goes astray And everything has me shook I wish that I could stay But how can I stay Forever in a nook Reality falls away But the truth wants to outweigh Fiction I mistook I wish that I could stay But at the end of the day A story one must not overlook Even if reality falls away And I so wish that I could sta

Prompt #27 " Sunlight Awaits" Write a short piece, starting with the word "sunlight," ending with the word "awaits," and including in the body of your writing the following words: Sunlight Fridge Magnet Venerable Artistic Awaits Sunlight streams through the kitchen window, reflecting off of the singular fridge magnet that proves that the immaculate room isn't just for show. My real estate agent walks in, a venerable woman I've known for years. "Oh!" she says. "It seems they

As we stand here today, reminiscing on what we have done, what do we remember? Is it the long nights we spent trying to complete the last page of homework? Or is it the hours we wasted talking on the phone instead of reconciling face-to-face? Perhaps it’s the must of our grandparents’ basement that we visited every summer. Maybe it’s the wonder we felt every winter when boxes of magic appeared under a tree. As we stand there tomorrow, what will we remember, as we journey int

Five Years Later “Are you sure this is a good idea?” I ask Brynn as she straightens my tie. “Yes! Now get your fancy pants out there and stop complaining!” She pushes me out onto the stage, forcing me into the spotlight. I only have a few seconds to collect myself before I have to give my speech. The same speech I spent a month working on. The same speech I am most definitely not ready for. “Hello,” I say shakily into the microphone. “My name is Jaehyun Kang, and today I

We turn around to see a girl crossing her arms and raising her eyebrows expectantly. “So is this the twin sister you told me about?” Jack exclaims as he makes his way over. “Wow, I really see the family resemblance. I can’t believe you didn’t figure it out sooner.” “Yeah, thanks. To be clear, are you the ex-best friend Jaehyun says betrayed him and broke his spirits forever?” “Okay, that’s enough guys,” I declare, moving between them. “Calm down.” “Well,” Brynn says, d

“Hi, Jack.” “I’m surprised you’re talking to me.” “Me too.” “Don’t want to break up the reunion here,” Bryan interrupts. “But I think it’ll be better if I just take the chicken casserole and go. Thanks.” “Of course,” Jack says as he hands Bryan the container. After my old bunkmate disappears around an old piece of debris, Jack turns back to me. “So, how have you been?” “Oh, you know,” I answer, trying to think up a lie. I come up short. “Turns out I have a twin.” “That’

Eventually , I make it to the center of the city. Buildings loom over me as I keep riding, riding into the night. Last I checked, it was about six. Robert and Kareema must be worried by now. Let them worry. Let them try and find me. I don’t care anymore. Everyone I’ve ever cared about proved they don’t deserve my affection. First Jack, then Brynn, and even my parents. I let my legs move me without thought. It’s hard to tell how long I’ve been cycling, but I can estimate about

Jaehyun’s POV What is her problem? I think to myself when I walk past her into the house. More like a mansion compared to Robert and Kareema’s residence. Guess I was wrong about her. She doesn’t have my best interests at heart. When I enter the home, my jaw almost drops at how immaculate and pristine everything is. And then I see her. Brynn’s mother. My mother. Her eyes widen and her eyebrows shoot up at the sight of me. Brynn’s father, my father, is walking down the stair

Brynn’s POV I pace my room. I tried calling Jaehyun several more times after he abruptly hung up on me, but to no avail. What is he up to? Most likely getting into a boatload of trouble. Based on the question about my address, he’s coming here. Which is a mistake. If only he would pick up his dang phone. Then I could tell him how horrible this idea is, he would go home to his family, I would go through another loathsome family dinner, and everything would be right with the w

Jaehyun’s POV My phone rings frantically. I look at the caller ID and am surprised when I see the name “Brynn.” I convinced her to trade...

Brynn's POV When school ends, I decide to head to the school’s front curb. That way, I can depart on my bike right when it hits 2:35 to...

I decide not to open my envelope. I trust Brynn despite all the signs pointing to the opposite. I know we’re friends, and I know deep...

I refuse to succumb to Jaehyun’s friendliness. I refuse to admit that we are, inexplicably, friends. But, it’s inevitable. So I decide to...

Jaeyhun's POV I look up and see Brynn walking away fast. I wonder what she’s up to… I’m about to go and find out when the bell rings....

I head to French class in a hurry. I just had to stop at the bathroom. As I run, I think about Jaehyun and how I told him not to look at...

“Hello, students! My name is Mrs. Jenkins, and welcome to 10th-grade biology! We are going to have so much fun this year! Our first unit...

The following day I woke with a newfound energy. I want to get to know my town and family better. “Good morning Kareema! Good morning...

One Month Later I’m still getting used to not having Jack around. Not that I would want him around after he showed his true colors. The...

“Kang, Jaehyun. December 19, 2007.” That was the only thing that documented my history. Just a letter with those words dropped off with...

Jean-Charles II “I do not care, just get it done.” This is the third incompetent servant that I had to direct today. Coming into the...