Mel notes that as much as they love each other, if they were all married to someone else, it would make no difference in their lives; one empty person is as good as another. ... She saw no romance or spark in it at all, just money. ...

• Word Count: 664
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

I was going to note the differences and similarities to today's families in society compared to theirs. ... What started this all was a spark from a butane lighter that my brother, Wayne, was refilling. ...

• Word Count: 1168
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School