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T wenty-three scared tributes, and the girl on fire. H er sister was chosen, took her place, we admire. E veryone watched, as the games did unfold. H ow only one tribute could win, we were told.
I wore a cap upon my head, They stopped me at the door. Well, you know, it never caused a stir, When I came here before. "Remove your hat right now," they said, "Can't you read the signs.
I was Wiped. I did something bad. Now my name is Caroline. And I'm about to do something bad again. It was morning. I'd forgotten how much I liked morning.
{A short story - a random idea!} I must have done something bad. That's why people are Wiped. I woke in the hospital, staring up at a blank ceiling. Sitting in a blank room. My mind. Blank.
Pain, Horrors you, Torments you, Absorbs you. Pain is the only reminder of our true selves. It battles it's way in until it's deep inside you, where it sees everything. Controls everything.
~Based on Wool/Silo Series by Hugh Howey. Obviously not in the same league but I will die trying. See www.hughhowey.com or search Wool Omnibus on Amazon to see why. Feedback welcome. I.
I still remember the day it all happened. The day the disease was finally spreading around the entire world. Scientists were already crazy with the disease. I don't know how...
If Peeta were to have an interest in writing poetry, it would probably go something like this. Spoiler alert if you haven't read the Hunger Games yet!. You've been warned.
''Scape-goats for sale, Scape-goats for sale, Prices negotiable, Scape-goats for sale.'' ''They've been worn in, All defiance stamped out. Ambitions. God no!'' He said with a shout.
Day one The day starts with this bell it sounds like an animal scratching a checkerboard over and over the bell Doesn't stop till everyone is up and And dressed in exactly two minutes When that's...
It's safe to pretend. To follow their lead. It's best to play along. The illusion game of greed. For when the veil is lifted. When the masks are removed. You'll see the board for the pieces.
It's safe to pretend. To follow their lead. It's best to play along. The illusion game of greed. For when the veil is lifted. When the masks are removed. You'll see the board for the pieces.
"Change operation setting up. Lock all doors." A voice disturbed my sleep. Why was I sleeping again.
Multiplying, biding their time, Automatons far from benign. Connor seen what futures hold, He leads the resistance, futile but bold. In every time stream, men will pay, No escaping Judgement Day.
Maja didn't want to wake up. She didn't want to know if it wasn't Richie. She didn't want to know... Pulling herself from her bed, she stalked out into the living area.
She laid on the soft black sheets and duvet of her double bed and stretched.
*Crack* Viridi turned sharply looking around. An energy filled her and her palms grew warm. They started to glow faintly, and she saw him. A stag, majestic yet gentle.
Maja laid back on the soft green grass, fingering the blades and picking them, before sprinkling them around. She loved the long summer days they spent around the equator.
(Contains words not suitable for young people) I sit here in something I wouldn't even consider a hole. It's only just lower than ground level.
Salivate and grate the moments great debate The claim to call calm ,speak Or moments strong and weak by twisting the meek , The come to commonality sharpened most bleak, An Amish sex drug...
They could Enslave a country with debt.. Using things like easy pay day loans, catalogues, mobile contracts and tv and internet.
A SAMPLE There was once, a long time ago, a civilization here who were constantly at war with themselves. They were a savage race, cruel, and evil.
I have made a Character Info for a story, but I cant figure out the story itself.
'Hem!' The young woman coughs. 'Your attention PLEASE!' Silence. 'Thank you. Now for my announcement. Who is this years saviour for The Halders day.