Tag: drama
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I Know Why the Monster Cries
I Know Why the Monster Cries At night, I lay awake. I could hear the laughter from the sitcom my parents watch on TV, the hum of the air conditioner, Ms. Jane’s tiny, annoying dogs yapping every now and then, and sometimes, I could hear the neighbor make her youngest daughter giggle next door. But… Read more
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Owen’s Tree
Owen’s Tree Owen never enjoyed parties. They were packed, chaotic, and full of adults feigning interest in each other’s lives. Younger kids were free from it. Instead, they scrambled around, screamed for no reason, or demanded a piece of cake before lunchtime. His ears rang from all the commotion. Outside was quiet. Whenever his eardrums… Read more