http://slow.writerscafe.org/ashleypenilipe The original writings of author Ashley Penilipe en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776217341 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I stare absently at the computer screen, mybrain uncomprehending what I’m seeing. I can’t concentrate. I’m way too tired.It’s 2:34am on my bedside clock and I’m not nearly finished writing myvaledictorian speech. I thought 1500 words wasn’t enough, but t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashleypenilipe/1148055/ My footsteps clunk hard against theconcrete floors. It’s the only sound that rings out of the empty school hallways.  I don’t even bother to stay quiet, no one’shere anyway. Everyone’s still in the gym, celebrating the last night of oursenior year of high school, o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashleypenilipe/1144292/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashleypenilipe/1144277/