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"The Enchanted Locket"
Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a young woman named Elara. Elara was known throughout the village for her warm heart and unwavering kindness. She spent her days tending to the flowers in her garden and helping those in need, making her a beloved figure among her neighbors.
By Ronald Wilcox 2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 7
Chapter 7: Embracing the Unknown The sun was setting on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the rolling hills of my childhood home. It was in this idyllic setting that I found myself at a crossroads, standing on the threshold of a new beginning. The decision I was about to make would shape the course of my life, and with a mix of excitement and trepidation, I took a deep breath and stepped forward.
By shallon gregerson2 years ago in Chapters
The Long Road To Freedom
Chapter Three After an inauspicious start in life, at the relatively young age of twenty-two, my life reached a very significant turning point. I met a slightly older, attractive, intelligent woman who inspired me to set about building a future far more successful than I could ever have imagined.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Chapters
Running Up the Down Escalator
It was the spring of 1988. The First Assembly of God youth group I went to was attending a Bible Quiz in Dallas, Texas. My stepmom was one of the chaperones for the group, so she required me to participate on the Quiz team. Seeing as we traveled to other churches and saw beautiful scenery from our church van’s windows, I didn't mind.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Chapters
It Takes Two. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
Chapter 4 Save One Bullet 'Torture him', the mirror had told me. I could follow the mirror’s good advice and shred Tom piece by piece for the next thirty or so years instead of divorcing him. Then, again, as I ruminated over the last twenty years, and the imbalance of our relationship, perhaps things were never as rosy as they had seemed. Had mom’s progressing dementia become such a focus in my life that I missed the signs of a failing marriage?
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Chapters Challenge: My Sweet 16
Hello! My name is Kristen Rose Ulrich. I am nearly 32 years old. The middle of my memoir was when I turned 16 years old. I fondly remember my sweet 16 party. I can easily say that it was one of the best nights of my life. Pictured above is a poem that my Uncle Andrew wrote for me in Italian. (I am 50% Italian on my mother’s side, and 25% German, and 25% Norwegian on my father’s side.)
By Kristen Ulrich2 years ago in Chapters
Black Heart
It had been three agonizing days since her abduction, the drugs still gripping her senses. When she blinked her eyes open, a hazy afternoon greeted her. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a radiant, warm glow that painted the room with an eerie tranquility. As she sat down, the memories of the previous night gradually resurfaced, her mind echoing with the brutal truth: "Yes, you were violated last night." Those words, like a recurring nightmare, pierced her very soul.
By Madiha Masood2 years ago in Chapters
Enemy of Good
08/11/2023, Friday afternoon, 4 pm Office of Rosalee Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor A curse afflicts this time slot. I understand that with every bone in my body. The last thing anyone wants to do before skipping onto a raucous weekend is to dwell on personal demons for an hour. I’ve seen the same faces for years on end, and then there’s this, this time slot, where no client has made it past a few meetings. I wish I could say that was the only thing feeding my apathetic attitude today. But, watching her talk at me from across the room, I knew there was more to it.
By Forbidden Pages2 years ago in Chapters
The Reunion
If I could relive the past I would not have gone to my highschool reunion. I had no desire to go. The past was the past not my future. When Alison called and invited me I found myself saying yes. It was fun to see her, and find out how her life had developed. The gathering went pretty much as I had anticipated. I talked about politics and other classmates lifes. It was a polite affair. We went into the cafeteria to listen to the speaker. Then my heart stopped. There sat the boy who had broken my heart during my tenth grade year. I instantly felt the same attraction. I know it should have been one strike you're out. I should have accepted the fact that he did not feel the same way. When everyone left he stayed at his table. I got the idea that he wanted to talk with me, but disappeared for three minutes to the bathroom. When I came out he was gone. I usually would not have gone to the party,but I figured he would be there. I became a social butterfly greeting everybody who entered the house. I was hoping that he would walk in the door and I would greet him, but he did not enter. Some of my highschool friends were actually there. Alison and I went out into the backyard. I was talking about how I wanted a house with a yard like that one. I was even talking about having children playing in the backyard. I wa on cloud nine but he never showed up at the party. His friends were asking about him. Claire the girl in highschool who he had dated instead of me seemed confused that he wouldn't come. She had been one of the popular girls . She was now married with kids. Not looking for a husband. Guys in highschool always preferred the popular girls, or those who would give it up.
By Antoinette L Brey2 years ago in Chapters
