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Written by Neenee Hu Themes of gore, suicide, possession, murder Smoke.I've known that smell since I was a baby. It's the scent of burning food, the haze of damp firewood. It's seldom good.I stumble on my roller-skates, highlighter pink heels slipping back as I try to reach the kitchen. I know that this smell, burning in my sinuses and painting my vision cloudy black, is a bad sign in a restaurant.I push through the curtains that block the view of our kitchen, eyes wide. I'm prepared for the worst. A burning dish, an oven left on too long. M...
Written by Neenee Hu[My original characters (OCS) for The Arc Of A Scythe series!] Faith rushed through the rain, her feet splashing in muddy, murky pools as her giggles traveled through the air, her hands curled up around her bright, yellow backpack.Reed rushed after her, their eyes gleaming as they followed, boots kicking up sodden mud as they chased after her."Faith!" they cried out between laughs. "Wait up!"She turned around to look at Reed again, her little eyes gleaming with amber, chocolately brown behind her brunette wisps."Waiting! ...
Written by Neenee Hu The fog around her swirls in the cold air. Does she notice the way it clings to her skin, like unwelcome perfume or sweat?It smells of pine needles and dead paper cells. The pulp of an ancient letter, the twinkle of Christmas trees.She blows into her hands, breath traveling through crinkles in her palms. Her skin grows pink in the frost, flushing warmly despite the shiver that runs through her body.Her eyes glance up at the sky. It's gray, a sponge that's soaked up too many tears and too much slush this dawn.Can she hear...
Written by Neenee Hu "Hello," she whispered. "I'm Artemis Ezra."I blinked and managed a grin. "I'm Lin Summers."She laughed, tossing her head back. Black, licorice curls. Pale skin. Big gray eyes tinted with black. Very pretty."Lin Summers," she repeated, testing the way it rolled on her tongue. "You sound like a prep. What school are you from?"I swallowed and rubbed the back of my neck. My mind was hazy and lightheaded- from her smile and her CVS perfume. Strong scents of candy and citrus."Briarwood Middle," I murmured, embarrassed."Briarwo...
Written by Neenee Hu and Ray Everly "Deep in the groves,Of Evergreen Cove,Lay a princess with blonde curls and shy eyes-""Is this over yet?" Chiscara complained, throwing down her diary in a flurry of flower-themed pajamas and pale, yellow curls, strung in pigtails, adorned with ribbons.Voices crowded outside, along with laughter and warmth from the kitchen. The dinner party raged outside."Shush, Princess. I'm trying to tell a story." Caylus muttered, adjusting his helmet comfortably under his arm."Well, it's taking too long!" the princess w...
Written by Neenee Hu Moving is always said to be fun. Moving is sometimes said to be new. Maybe exciting.Not for me.Moving makes me sick. Why?Because whenever my brother, Samuel, and I move, I can still smell the sweat, the tears, the anguish, the stress, in the backseat of our SUV.Whenever we have to move, I can remember the day Lin died.I don't remember much now. But I do remember this.Lin and I were best friends in ninth grade. We would sit in the back of my SUV and smoke cigarettes and eat bubble gum.We could stay in my car and share ene...
WARNING:References to gore, physical violence, alcoholism, and staged suicide are mentioned in the following story. Written by Jace Ashworth and Neenee Hu The day it all went down was Halloween.All everybody talked about was trick-or-treating, costume parties, or getting rip-roaring drunk at some girl's house.Including me. I cannot exclude myself from this list.I mean, you can take the girl from the party, but never the party from the girl, am I right?That's what I was thinking when Brad invited me to his costume party."Unique costumes are a...
Written by Neenee Hu and Ray Everly Laughter always runs louder when you're feeling brave. So do footsteps when you go, the smiles on your faces, and the way you talk. Friendly. Bright. New. That's how my story starts, with plastered grins, bubbly giggles, and outstretched hugs. Piper has been my best friend since we were little. We've grown up together, nibbling gummy bears, learning makeup, curling each other's hair, and sharing boy (and girl) talk. We’ve traversed the turbulent years of adolescence side by side, turning every awkward mome...
Written by Ray Everly and Neenee Hu Piper felt her lungs strain as she breathed heavily, her hands cupped around her knees, air coming out in short and steamy clouds.She glanced up, eyes hollow. She slowly realized the pain in the left corner of her temple, throbbing and burning. She cautiously reached up a hand to feel at her scalp, scraping at the skin.Placing her hand down again, she watched warm blood drip down her palm, dry blood caked in her fingernails and knuckles.She let out a small shriek, swiping her hand on her jeans desperately,...
Written by Neenee Hu "Trick or treat!"The doorbell rings in my ear, echoing the voices. A pair of children, it seems, is at my door. They must want candy. All children do.And when I swing open the door, bowl of treats in hand, it seems I am correct.Here stand two little girls, wearing little headdresses strung through their ponytails. One has stitches all over her face. The other just has one scratched through the middle of her nose, from her chin to her temple.I fish out two candy bars and offer one to each girl. The smaller of the two boun...
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