http://slow.writerscafe.org/cahomm The original writings of author Carly Pratt en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776067713 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 After a night of gossip and laughter, Paige goes home and Ireally just feel like sleeping but I have a few things to do, like mow thelawn.  I really hate mowing becauseI get hot and sweaty, but the one good thing is that I can work on my tan.  I put on a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/887673/ All I can think as I am sitting here in yet another boringclass is, thank goodness it’s Friday because at this point I cannot handleanother day of school.  Schoolreally isn’t horrible, but I would much rather be hanging out with my friendsor doing s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/795256/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/795255/ I put on someclothes and walked out into the hall where Hannah was standing.  “You dirty skank!” Hannah said with asmirk.“You could haveknocked.” I say back.“That just isn’thow I work… don’t you know th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/792373/ The dark figure starts to call my name and I know that it is Bryson.  I run out and jump into his arms.  “Are you ok?” I say.“Yeah, I’m fine but we need to call an ambulance for Chase.” he says.“Ok, fine.” I say, but inside I want to just let him l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/696716/ As I start to wake up the next morning, I remember that I actually stayed in my own room last night.  It wasn’t the perfect night of sleep, but it helped that Bryson was there to hold me if I had a bad dream.  Most people would probably assume that since me and Bryson have spent so m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/683035/ It’s been a few days now and I try to go home everyday but every time I go to my room, I see everything in my head again.  I know I have to try again, so I get up and get dressed.  “Where are you going?” Bryson asks as I open the door.“Um, to Hannah’s house, w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/681417/ academic olympics entry http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/681334/ As I walk in the door, I notice that all the things that were broken are now gone or have been replaced.  Even though all those things don’t look the same, I can see them in my mind.  Bryson walks past me and goes up the stairs to put my things back in my room.  I follow him but.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/679882/ Everything has been a blur.  People come by to see me and I don’t remember what happens after they leave.  I’m sure by now days have gone by and I haven’t even noticed.  I’m tired too, but I can’t go to sleep.  I have nightmares about what happened a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/672635/ Freshman Year    Everyone has that time in there lives when things are tough and it seems like nothing will ever get better.  Well, that point in my life was my freshman year of high school.  You might think I am talking about how horrible it is to be a freshman and all the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/672100/ a paper in college bound comp http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/cahomm/672097/ “Hey sweetie.” my dad said.“Where am I?” I asked.“At the hospital.  Do you remember what happened?” “Yeah…” then I panicked and said, “WHERE’S BRYSON? 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