Raised Fist

Now is there anyone here that can read sign language?” The boy that was sitting in the chair next to me was the only one in the class who raised his hand. “Ah, yes Randy, since you’re the only one who knows the language, can you be his translator?” “Aye, aye, captain! I’ll translate for ol’ mute button here!” At that point, I didn’t know what to think. Who does Randy think he is calling…

In a post-apocalyptic modern Japan, 35% that is in ruins from the mass attack of Akatsu when they first appeared, has been abandoned. This night was named the Akayume (赤夢 - red dream), as a way to describe the rain that turned red with the blood of the victims lost that day and the collective thoughts of the people who wished with all their might that it was nothing but a bad dream. We used this abandoned place to get rid of anything that would bring chaos, to create a system where its citizens…

Thank you!” I pumped my fists and gave my parents a hug, which was a strange occurrence in itself. Before anyone could say anything else, I ran out the front door grabbing my football gear, a worn football and pads, and bolted to John’s house. I pounded on his door until he came…

Rotating his neck, Vaughn stepped away from the tree and readjusted the front of his jacket. He observed Izzy in silence as she paced back and forth, checking her watch. After a few moments, he finally spoke up. "If you'd kindly remove your trinket from my wrist, I can give you the answer you're looking for. I'm practically impotent with this thing," he said, tugging on the metal cuff. Something that sounded like a cross between a snort and a laugh escaped me before I could stop it. "You know…

What is a disaster? The Merriam Webster defines a disaster as “something that has a very bad effect or result”. For example, disasters come from many things. Most of which are created by other people’s actions. For example, in A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, the author subjects each girl to have gone through a certain monstrosity from Rasheed, the main antagonist in the novel. These later on can become defined as a disaster, because the two women are left scarred and terrified,…

“The Party I’ve Never Dreamed Of” “Don’t forget to put up the flyers I gave you guys! Benton Harbor is such a small city that I basically knew everyone, and I wanted everybody to help me celebrate for my open house and after-party. Not only were my schoolmates invited to it, but the whole community was also. Everyone knew my open house and after party were going to be the biggest event of the year. Mine wasn’t an ordinary open house because we were having an after party too. We had catered…

As World War II ended and the start of the Cold War began, the 1950s was a time that our country was feeling the victory that it had just achieved and the prosperity that had resulted. Industry production was booming, consumer goods had found a new popularity, suburbs were emerging, and the growth of growth of the southwest was visible. In Rebel Without a Cause, the themes of the 1950s were shown greatly throughout. Rebel Without a Cause is about a troubled teen, Jim Stark, who’s family moves…

The American classic that I have chosen to read and write a report about was The Call of The Wild written by Jack London. My passion for dogs motivated me to read this American classic. I have two dogs—a Chihuahua and a Golden Retriever. Therefore, I thought it would be interesting to read a book about dogs. The story shows the perspective of the main character, who is a dog named Buck. In addition, I thought I could learn some things about the behavior of dogs and the way they think. Also…

anything better to do?” Tommy only grinning at her as she disappeared inside the doors, before turning his attention back to his smoke. I sighed, pushing the butt of my cigarette down onto a bug that was crawling along the table towards me. Tommy raised an eyebrow, staring at the bug’s sizzling carcass. “So…you’re a bug killer eh?” He said, a hint of amusement on his face. This was the moment I became Bug. I would always be the beaten, insecure boy named Alexander, but I was more than that now.…

couldn't give it to us. My mother had given us $2,000 to live off of until she had more money to give us. She's hid that money from my pig dad just in case there was ever an emergency. We were in America for about 2 weeks when Tamari had gotten into a fist fight at school, he had gotten suspended and that resulted in me having to go and pick him up. I had to leave practice to get him, he didn't know how much would be at stake if I were to get cut from the team. “¿Que estabas pensando que no…