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Murder At Silver Mills

An Oleander Named Jealousy

Being Woman

JAR...Just About Right - A Poem 

Bharatnatyam - A Window into the Soul

  I Am - A Poem

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Murder At Silver Mills

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Prologue “I promise, I heard screaming, followed by two gunshots,” the estranged woman cried. “It was right down that block! Please! You have to believe me!” She pleaded with the police to listen to her, but they paid no attention to it, for this was Old Lady Constance they were speaking to, infamous for her literally one-minute memory. Little did they know, the Old Lady was not lying this time… Chapter One: The Detective of the Week “Hi, Myra! How are you doing today?” Deputy Millie Howell asked in her usual cheery, optimistic tone. Detective Myra Sawyer, however, had endured the worst night ever. “I’m fine,” she grumbled as Millie handed her her cup of morning Dalgona coffee. “Whoa there grumpy pants,” Millie exclaimed as she blocked Myra from entering her office. “You okay?”  “I told you, I'm fine. ” Myra pushed past her, but Millie caught her arm again. “Now, with that tone, it's clear you’re not telling the truth . Did you think I would let you away that easily? We’ve been...
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An Oleander Named Jealousy

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  Jealousy is deceitful and hateful from within, A beautiful but poisonous oleander that cannot be believed in, On the exterior, it looks like any other angelic flower, But oleander holds deadly toxins, upon you they have the power. This feeling of resentment can make you feel like you can do anything, Be able to take roots in minds and give painful stings, Of pain and anger to people unknowing, While the real reason for jealousy keeps growing and spreading. Jealousy attracts the weak, the strong, the angels, and the devils, Drawing us to itself like the beautiful flower’s petals, And jealousy’s stem, where Man’s insecurities reside, Sustains that envy through Man’s pride. Each of us must know that jealousy branches off of low self-esteem, But we can prevent this feeling; of happiness and peace we can dream. For all have an instinct to be their best selves, And getting rid of envy can cast amazing magic spells. We all must be careful to not let this thundercloud loom over us, And b...
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DEFINITION OF A STORY - The Test of Time

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  “The End.” Every single one of us, anyone who has ever heard a story, has heard these two words uttered at the end of a vivid journey into the depths of a writer's imagination. A few moments after these syllables, the book was closed, the lights were off and we drifted off into a dreamful sleep full of the whispering hills, the creepy forests, and the magical wonderlands we heard about in these stories. Over the years, we slowly and steadily accumulated a treasure trove of knowledge and a mind full of plots, characters, and climaxes, and we read books that seemed to get larger as we grew. Soon thereafter, we sorted the books we read into those that were outstanding and those that were disappointing. Like the legends of yore, the superheroes we so adore, many books step into the spotlight and relish their popularity, while others retract into the shade of obscurity. But why is this so? Why do so many books fail to withstand the test of time and fail to captivate the audience? Grea...
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Being Woman

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      W - Womanhood is the beginning of a lifelong journey, when a woman spreads her wings and learns to soar to uncharted places, never seen before. With a powerful mindset, she has a love for adventure and is fearless of what lies ahead, regardless of how frightening the path may be.   O - Onward on her voyage, she encounters many hardships that threaten to weigh down her wings, but a woman refuses to concede defeat, for she has been waiting for womanhood since she was a child. She has dreamt of this moment for a long time; she uses the power of being able to shape her future in a way that benefits others and herself.   M - Magnificent she is, a woman who possesses a wealth of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strengths. Like a lighthouse, she is a guiding force that leads others to a bright and positive future filled with joy and contentment.    A - Astounding many, when a woman is asked how she jumps hurdles, the answer is always that ...
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT

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Like the North and South poles, without any similarities, opposites attract. This story is about a pair of twin sisters Celia and Milia. Though these girls had a lot in common, they had some differences, too. Celia was tall and serious and Milia was short and funny.  During their summer break, not knowing what to do to pass their time, they decided to go on an adventure, since they never had been on one. After packing their backpacks, they traveled to the countryside near their town.  The next morning, they ventured into a nearby forest. It was beautiful with a sparkling stream flowing by, butterflies fluttering around, flowers dancing in the wind, and tall redwood trees covering the entire hillside. Losing track of time and direction, they walked deep into the forest and got lost. Suddenly, they heard a “POOF!” behind them. They whirled around and saw a person who looked like a wizard. “Who are you?” they both said at the same time, startled.  “I am a wizard. My name is ...
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MORE ALIKE, LESS DIFFERENT

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“It’s not our disabilities, it’s our abilities that count.”  -Chris Burke, Down syndrome advocate.    Last summer, on my trip to West Bengal, India, I volunteered at a school for differently-abled children. At first, all I wanted was proof of work that I would be able to submit here, at my school. But my experience there helped me more than those submitting the paperwork ever would. It gave me a new perspective on life itself, for which I am very grateful to the children there. It all started at my Middle School, where NJHS (The National Junior Honor Society) gave me the assignment for the volunteer hours to be completed over the summer. My grandparents found the Bidhan Chandra Pratibandhi Karmakendra, ABLING THE DISABLED, (named after Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, former Honorable Chief Minister of West Bengal and inaugurated by Mother Teresa), as a suitable special needs school for me to finish the assignment by working there. I, at the moment, was unaffected much by that dec...
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