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for what was to come. A burst of energy soared through me as I sprang forward with a giant leap. Thunk! I had literally hit my first wall. It was taller than it appeared. I grasped tightly to the edge, flailing, and swinging. Alas, as my fingers began to slip, I tumbled miserably to the ground. Defeat was forthcoming. It wasn’t even the first obstacle of the race. A wall meant to build my stamina, increase my momentum, a test of my strength and will, instead…

by a single light attached to the middle of the popcorn ceiling. There used to be two lights but one bulb flickered and died leaving the hallway dim. The popcorn ceiling is picked off and gone in some spots, mostly around the light and close to the walls. There are also a few tan stains that are darker around the edges and lighter almost white as they go in. The stains might be water stains from who ever lived in the house before. The flooring in the hallway is a worn dark blue carpet from the…

probably in the basement of the cabin as it was the only building for miles. He stood up too quickly and stumbled into the wall next to him. He used his hands to feel around on the wall and located a door. He tried to open it, but unsurprisingly it was locked. He could tell it was old and not very stable so he lined himself up with it and backed up. He charged shoulder first into the wall and it crashed down with a bang. Brandon really hoped the woman wasn’t home because if she was she…

different vibrant colors stationed at each desk, my own being purple. A cushy rug with a checkered pattern displaying the alphabet fills space between the desks and the chalkboard. The wall to my left has the sticker board marking how many teeth each student has lost. I had six stickers, although most kids had more. On the wall to my right were individual pockets, each containing six cards, and every student had their name written on their pocket. The six cards were the six colors of the…

personality with a positive effect. This happens because you learn from mistakes of the past, making sure you never do it again. However, others may be of opinion that memory stops us from progressing in our lives and that mistakes gradually build a wall between perseverance and success. This makes sure that you are always striving forward to succeed your dreams.…

It was late at night, and no one was awake. I was seven years old, and I lay in bed as I jumped at the sound of the closet shaking from the wind. The wind was howling wildly outside, and a veil of darkness covered the room. I could picture terrifying monsters creeping around my room, the ones that my sister had told me about. "When it's dark and late at night, and you're all alone, the monsters will come out. The monsters are as dark as the inside of your closet, with huge blood-shot eyes,…

An ideal learning environment in a child development center is one that stimulates a child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, fine motor, gross motor, and sensory skills through developmentally appropriate practices that enhances creativity. Meaning early childhood educators must plan their lesson plan activities, select their classroom materials, and design their classroom floor plan to meet the developmental needs of the children in the classroom in a fun inventive way. In this paper,…

A soft smile came to Inara's full sensual lips as images worked through her sleeping mind. Images that could bring life to the body of any man, images that left her wanting for such satisfaction. Each moment that played within her mind made her want for more. Her body slowly moved beneath the thin blankets that covered her, it's cool touch bringing goosebumps to her heated skin. Inara would have remained her deep slumber, lost to a dream she could only have when asleep, if it weren't for the…

Under my blankets, I felt safe and secure. As if nothing could touch me here. The silk from my bed sheets was soft and smooth across my skin, hugging me in its warm embrace. Terrified, I couldn’t move and heard a knock at the door. Heart pounding in my chest. I leapt from my bed and went to dry my eyes as I hollered “Come in” and heard the door click as a guard entered my room. “Prince Cyrus, you’re wanted in the throne room. Your King father has summoned you.” My heart dropped to my stomach.…

Medoc will defend us from the damps” “I drink,” I replied thoughtlessly; “to the buried that repose around us.” “And I to your long life.” He continued on. The bells on my cap echoed beyond the vaults every time I took a step. We had passed through walls of piled bones, with casks and puncheons intermingling, into the inmost recesses of the catacombs. “The nitre!” He yelled; “see, it increases. It hangs like moss upon the vaults. We are below the river’s bed. The drops of moisture trickle among…