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Friday, August 29, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Story Excerpt: Thirteen - Chapter 1
Originally this was a Novel being written by three people. Shit happens, and people change. After removing the third writer we decided to revamp the story and finish our Horror Story "Thirteen".
Part 1
The roar erupted in the
auditorium as the caps were thrown into the air. The maroon caps
floated down onto the graduating high school students as smiles were
beaming on everyone's faces. The roars started to subside when the
students flooded out into the garden. Parents started to snap away
capturing the smiles of their children of passing a milestone of
life. A group of teenagers about twelve of them stood in a circle
looking at each other with knowing looks.
They knew their lives were about to change abruptly. There would be no more chasing each other down the halls, then laughing when someone (usually Delilah or Brooklyn) busted their ass. They seemed to have a conversation with their eyes. No one said anything just randomly laughing at the silence and remembering the good times. Hugs were exchanged and pictures were taken but everyone knew the real emotions would come out later on that night at the party. They disbanded to find their families. Jacob stuck his hand in his pocket to pull out his sidekick and take one last picture. When he pulled out the candy wrapper he automatically looked at Brooklyn, and Brooklyn glared at Delilah. Everyone knew instantly that no matter the distance some things will never change.
Brooklyn glared at Jacob as he began to mumble how she stuffed a candy wrapper in his pocket. “It wasn't me loser it was Lilah … she always doing that crap and you never see it!” Brooklyn said as she shook her head. Her curls bounced as her curvy frame shook with the words spilling from her lips. “Its not my fault Jacob is slow” Delilah said smiling and her chocolate cheeks rising. “Its you Brooke I know it” Jacob said folding his arms and looking at her. “Jacob it wasn't me!” Brooklyn shouted. “You have the guilty face” He commented as Delilah giggled at the two.
As the three stood there in their usual arguments stance as the other eight were scattered in the garden. Elijah and Logan stood with their mother. She smiled happily as the two boys had big goofy grins on their faces while the light flashed in their faces. She was so proud that even though Logan was a year younger Elijah, he still managed to graduate with everyone. The boys blinked rapidly as they hear speedy Spanish talking behind them. Elijah instantly knew who it was and smiled at Ashley who was on her cell phone. She glared at the tall boy and he smirked while you hear Logan sigh.
Ashley grew annoyed with her brother's endless questions. Before hanging up, she informed him that she would only be home briefly to change for the party. “You forgot to mention that you're not going home at all after that.” Elijah smirked playfully. “And why won't I be returning home, Rodriguez?” She asked placing a hand on her hip. “You're going home with me tonight.” he replied cockily. “What about Logan? Will he be there?” she asked purposely ignoring Elijah's advances.
“If he wants to watch and see how it's done, he can be there.” Elijah responded, making his point more than obvious. “Dream on Elijah, you know I only have eyes for Logan.” Ashley winked playfully at the boy who slung his arm around her shoulder. “Yeah Elijah, you know I'm her dream man.” Logan commented before sprinting.
Elijah chased Logan half way across the garden and tried to avoid trampling Tiffany and Michael. Tiffany was having a hard time convincing her mom to let her go to the graduation party. Michael stood there watching the two argue not wanting to interfere with the dispute between mother and daughter. Though he was considered part of the family, he knew better than to come between two fighting Dominican women. He backed away slowly as the argument went from a strained whisper to a quarrel. Michael walked over to Allen and Kiera who were discussing who was going to be the designated driver.
Allen crossed his arms and frowned at Kiera's pouting. “I want to enjoy myself as much as everyone else. Being the designated driver means no drinks, which means not as much fun. Can't you guys just call a cab or sleep over?” Kiera mulled the options given. “I guess you're right. It's just, we're supposed to be saving money for the trip, so a cab is out.” Allen rubbed his temples and sighed. “It's fine,” Kiera kissed him on the cheek. “I'll ask Lilah if she wouldn't mind.”
“There's always the sleep over, like Allen mentioned.” Michael interjected. “I guess, but I really prefer not to stay out all night. My mom is Dominican and you know how they can be.” Kiera began explaining. “Say no more,” Michael shook his head in frustration. “Speaking of Dominican lockdowns, can Tiff come?” Kiera asked as she felt a pair of arms lock around her waist.
“No, I can't” Tiffany sniffled a little. Michael sighed and extended his hand for her to grab. “It's okay, babe. Just behave for a little while longer. Once you're on the trip, you'll be free!” he stated dramatically, making everyone burst out in laughter. “You would almost think you're the one on the Domini-lockdown.” Allen joked. “ Yeah, he might as well be. When we go out my curfew is his. It's like why even leave the house.” Tiffany complained. “Trust me, there is no reason to complain for not being able to leave the house.” Kiera winked and playfully elbowed Allen.
They knew their lives were about to change abruptly. There would be no more chasing each other down the halls, then laughing when someone (usually Delilah or Brooklyn) busted their ass. They seemed to have a conversation with their eyes. No one said anything just randomly laughing at the silence and remembering the good times. Hugs were exchanged and pictures were taken but everyone knew the real emotions would come out later on that night at the party. They disbanded to find their families. Jacob stuck his hand in his pocket to pull out his sidekick and take one last picture. When he pulled out the candy wrapper he automatically looked at Brooklyn, and Brooklyn glared at Delilah. Everyone knew instantly that no matter the distance some things will never change.
Brooklyn glared at Jacob as he began to mumble how she stuffed a candy wrapper in his pocket. “It wasn't me loser it was Lilah … she always doing that crap and you never see it!” Brooklyn said as she shook her head. Her curls bounced as her curvy frame shook with the words spilling from her lips. “Its not my fault Jacob is slow” Delilah said smiling and her chocolate cheeks rising. “Its you Brooke I know it” Jacob said folding his arms and looking at her. “Jacob it wasn't me!” Brooklyn shouted. “You have the guilty face” He commented as Delilah giggled at the two.
As the three stood there in their usual arguments stance as the other eight were scattered in the garden. Elijah and Logan stood with their mother. She smiled happily as the two boys had big goofy grins on their faces while the light flashed in their faces. She was so proud that even though Logan was a year younger Elijah, he still managed to graduate with everyone. The boys blinked rapidly as they hear speedy Spanish talking behind them. Elijah instantly knew who it was and smiled at Ashley who was on her cell phone. She glared at the tall boy and he smirked while you hear Logan sigh.
Ashley grew annoyed with her brother's endless questions. Before hanging up, she informed him that she would only be home briefly to change for the party. “You forgot to mention that you're not going home at all after that.” Elijah smirked playfully. “And why won't I be returning home, Rodriguez?” She asked placing a hand on her hip. “You're going home with me tonight.” he replied cockily. “What about Logan? Will he be there?” she asked purposely ignoring Elijah's advances.
“If he wants to watch and see how it's done, he can be there.” Elijah responded, making his point more than obvious. “Dream on Elijah, you know I only have eyes for Logan.” Ashley winked playfully at the boy who slung his arm around her shoulder. “Yeah Elijah, you know I'm her dream man.” Logan commented before sprinting.
Elijah chased Logan half way across the garden and tried to avoid trampling Tiffany and Michael. Tiffany was having a hard time convincing her mom to let her go to the graduation party. Michael stood there watching the two argue not wanting to interfere with the dispute between mother and daughter. Though he was considered part of the family, he knew better than to come between two fighting Dominican women. He backed away slowly as the argument went from a strained whisper to a quarrel. Michael walked over to Allen and Kiera who were discussing who was going to be the designated driver.
Allen crossed his arms and frowned at Kiera's pouting. “I want to enjoy myself as much as everyone else. Being the designated driver means no drinks, which means not as much fun. Can't you guys just call a cab or sleep over?” Kiera mulled the options given. “I guess you're right. It's just, we're supposed to be saving money for the trip, so a cab is out.” Allen rubbed his temples and sighed. “It's fine,” Kiera kissed him on the cheek. “I'll ask Lilah if she wouldn't mind.”
“There's always the sleep over, like Allen mentioned.” Michael interjected. “I guess, but I really prefer not to stay out all night. My mom is Dominican and you know how they can be.” Kiera began explaining. “Say no more,” Michael shook his head in frustration. “Speaking of Dominican lockdowns, can Tiff come?” Kiera asked as she felt a pair of arms lock around her waist.
“No, I can't” Tiffany sniffled a little. Michael sighed and extended his hand for her to grab. “It's okay, babe. Just behave for a little while longer. Once you're on the trip, you'll be free!” he stated dramatically, making everyone burst out in laughter. “You would almost think you're the one on the Domini-lockdown.” Allen joked. “ Yeah, he might as well be. When we go out my curfew is his. It's like why even leave the house.” Tiffany complained. “Trust me, there is no reason to complain for not being able to leave the house.” Kiera winked and playfully elbowed Allen.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Story Excerpt: Rebirth - Chapter 3
That dark look clouding into her eyes again and she shrugged. It seems to be a patterned with her. Whenever he needed some type of information it be best if he didn’t ask her. “You was dying … I saved you” Monotonous voice and soulless eyes. “Thanks I think”. Gulping the rest of the liquid he sighed fortunately, it was one of the best meals he had in years.
“Isis”. Looking at her in confusion and it made her sigh. Waving him away from what he just realized a small blanket with a jewel designed she grabbed it from under him. Folding the item and shoving it into her bag she turned back to him. “Isis”. “What is that, an Isis?” He asked as he struggled to stand up and groaned. Weight on his foot was the worst idea he had come up with.
Wobbling forward she grabbed him and handed him a thick stick from the ground to use. Still leaning on her she said it once more to his face. “Isis is my name”. He smiled and she slowly began to smile. It was wiped from her face and the emotionless face was masked on his face. “Its beautiful … Isis” He stressed her name out.
Pointing to her right and closed her eyes to show him she wasn’t going to play any games. “That Lyulf we need to get there to keep going, I am going to Melcher and I think it’s best if I go alone. “Not going to happen and you know it” Ramon retorted. “We in this together Isis till the end” He continued and she was baffled at his attitude.
Limping past her he began their new journey.
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