I can almost envision her, right there, straightened up, with her hands grasping a book. She could always manage to let everything float away, at least for that moment, like even the most difficult burdens could sail beneath our feet. And then, after her, suddenly, everything is getting heavier. This …
In a faraway kingdom, there was a natural looking girl called Cinderella. She never bothered to put on makeup, revealing her pores and asymmetrical face structure. Her stepmother was so disgusted that she locked her in the house and forced her to do all the chores. Now there was a …
The afternoon sun casts a soft glow on the luxuriant, viridescent field, the warmth from the tender radiation gentle and pleasant. A soft breeze rustles through the grass, and the surroundings are filled with the sweet and pure scent of spring. The sky is a nice azure with few wisps …
“BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!” I immediately woke up with a fright, trying to get my alarm to turn off. It had been 3 whole months since I had to wake up this early. I sluggishly pushed myself out of bed and slowly started getting ready for my first day of eleventh …
Finding the Right Path How does one make the right decision when faced with a dilemma in life? People may do their due diligence in gathering all the necessary information before making a decision, yet there is always some uncertainty about the outcome of their decision. Whether big or small, …
The Right to Abortion Governments claim that their laws and policies are made in the best interest of the public and support and protect the country’s population. But for Savita Halappanavar, this was not the case; her death was caused because of the laws of her country. On October 21, …
The Hidden Blossom of Hope Walking up through a desolate mowing field, a narrator explores an anguishing scene. They find dying plants and a wrecked garden, but seemingly nothing of colour or life. In his “A Late Walk,” Robert Frost guides this character to find a single faded aster flower …
Insane Sanity Meta ignorance is when an ignorant person is unaware of his or her ignorance, usually leading to serious complexities. The story “Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe is about a man who is unaware of his insanity and believes that his act to murder an old man …
New Opportunities Many people believe that wrongdoers deserve to be punished and must not be given second chances; however, punishment may not lead to improvement in behavior, as it only reinforces the idea that mistakes are bad and do not improve one’s personality. In the short story “Thank You Ma’am” …
The Subway Train “Ugh, I’m literally out of luck today,” I mumbled with frustration. I was disappointed. It was late, and now, I’d be late for another job interview. Then–it all happened so fast. All because of a stupid foot that I had tripped on at the worst possible time. …