Why hasn't anyone found me yet, maybe they just don't want to find me, maybe they have forgotten I even existed? ... Her feet ached from weary nights walking from town to town, not taking a chance of being recognized, as much as she wanted to be recognized. ... Between cleaning up and washing her hair, she felt pretty clean. ... It was a pretty good morning compared to others. ... She had lived off a ninety-nine cent bag of chips for about two weeks and was pretty sick of them. ...

• Word Count: 1577
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Lila giggled while her checks filled with a pretty pink blush. ... One day while visiting a near-by town, Nick saw her strolling down the street. ... At this point Nick was feeling pretty unsure of himself. ... Lila didn't know a stranger, anyone was welcome in their home and would be treated as family. ... Can two soul mates split apart and one still have the want to live on? ...

• Word Count: 1602
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

I lived in the darkness ever since my mother died and I don't know what to do. ... Living in a dark world where my thoughts wondered, I couldn't trust anyone. ... I came up the hill and looked at the town. ... You're just like everyone else in the town! ... " "How can you be so cold? ...

• Word Count: 2588
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School