She sat there in an empty field with the overly tall and too skinny boy who she calls "love" as he placed the white and lilac wildflowers carefully in her hair, being cautious as to make sure the others wouldn't fall out. ... Jack sat up slightly, looking over his girlfriend, his face expressionless. ... She was sure that the man hadn't heard her, but she was mistaken when he walked to the edge of her bed and sat down and laughed. ... Freeing yourself from this imaginary friend of yours will free you from all of this suffering.... He struggled with all his might and coughed...

• Word Count: 2531
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

With his free, icy hand he started to caress her cheek, wiping the tears away as they fell from her eyes, he moved in closer, opening his chapped mouth, a black slime poured from it, trickling down over Vivian's gray sweat shirt. ... She sat in a daze, reliving the whole experience; she couldn't remember a time when she had been so scared. Jake's being there helped her to stay strong; he comforted her through the whole thing, reassuring her that it was just a dream. ...

• Word Count: 7199
• Approx Pages: 29
• Grade Level: High School