Loss of a Loved One

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Angel in Disguise

The summer of 2004 was the first time we met. I had just become the owner of a brand new bike and was giving it a ...

Little Lead Soldier

Christmas morning 2009 started early as usual. My Aunt came into my room at the crack of dawn to wake me up. I ...

Patricia

Her voice broke. She muffled her sobs. I strained my ears and fought the apple-sized wad of emotions lodged snugly ...

Dear Cancer

The word cancer, by itself is known to send shivers down peoples’ spines. Known to create mass panic, cost ...

Ma Chère Grand-mere

Ma Chère Grand-mere, I think I am a lot like you, or at least becoming a lot like you. You are in every note I ...

Cancer Essay

During the summer of 2003, I plunged into a two week nightmare. I felt robbed of my dreams and my hopes for ...