You can’t let anyone take things from you. As soon as you do, they’ll think they can take everything from you.

That’s really how I feel, Dad. Charlie has been taking my stuff for years, and I’m so sick of it. Any time I stop using something for a day, she just thinks it’s hers. Remember my MP3 player you gave me that could only hold like 20 songs? I’m almost sure she took it, even if she says she...

“Here’s a tip, Claw: just because you’re winning doesn’t mean you’ve won. Trust me on this. Name’s David Bray btw, and I’m a Redbox if you haven’t noticed. You, my friend, are the new kid. Flashy lights, exposed mechanical arm, the good candy. Yeah, you probably think you’re hot stuff, am I right? I’ve been there. I was the future you know… once upon a time, just like you.”

The claw machine flash...

**[Please hold on, guys, the story doesn’t get good until after my second note and maybe not even then. The romance takes a moment, so…]**

**AUBREE****_

_**_Never fall in love with Jackson Undergrove._**_

_**_Never fall for his charm._**_

_**_For his “swagger.”_**_

_**_Or for his acting._**_

_**_He’s not an actor, but he sure would _**rock****_ _**_that job description._

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“Aubree...

Dear Anthony,

Matters concerning personal hygiene are always an uncomfortable subject, but if Blake is truly your best friend I am sure he will appreciate your honesty. I am impressed with your concern for your friend. Most seven year olds would not take the time to write an advice columnist. You are an exceptionally good friend. Blake is lucky to have you as such. Now let’s get down to the quest...

I give you permission to stay

or to leave

I give you permission to laugh

to cry

to feel

to live

I give you permission

to not know

where you are

or where you are going

and wander

I give you permission to wonder

to think

...

Learn that there are people that can only be in your life for a season and that there are others who will stay for a long time. Never expect someone to stay with you your whole life, Except your spouse.

Some people are not meant to go the places that your going to. Some people can’t follow you on your path. Its just a fact.

Wether your moving up in life or down just know that only one ...

wash your hands

close your door

put on a mask

clean the floor

there’s a new virus

it’s spreading more

than the one you knew

four years before

highly contagious

don’t hug your friends

i’m sure they have it

so go on a cleanse

anxiety is coming

to destroy us all

it’s that time of year again

exams always enthral

a mental illness

it’s supposed to be

but it’ll metastasise

to everyone you see

so sta...

Mom used to tell me that if I stared hard enough I could look right into space. See the stars shinning bright, see a whole new world with a whole new start.

Every night as she would tuck me in she whispered the same thing into my ear.

“Remember,” Mom whispered, pulling the sheets up to my chin.

She leaned her head down, touching her lips to my cheek, as her blonde hair tickled my cheek.

“Ther...

‘I’ve found something that might help all of you. When I need to describe a scene, in my mind I imagine the scene as one in a movie. Or a show. It helps you to know what you want the characters to say and do, and then put that onto a page.’

‘Oooo!’

‘How smart!’

‘Here’s a medal!’

‘Come to my birthday!’

‘Be my parent!’

‘…………….’...

Here is just a little advice:

Don’t love anyone who doesn’t love you back.

Don’t be a bridge for people to walk on, be a statue for people to look up too.

Don’t give up on an idea or dream just because of someone else, just give their opinion up.

Don’t frown when you see your enemies, smile to let them know you’re doing just fine without them.

When someone else judges you for something, ...