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Harmonious Simplicity
Kelly is a young, ambitious Interior Designer who seems to be having a quarter life crisis, and therefore is finding herself in a fork in a road kind of position. Life is overwhelming, combined with the added pressure to keep her head just above water in her work, as well as being unable to keep her one-bedroom apartment as clean as she would like it to be. Appearing to be successful on the outside, Kelly is craving the simple life, where peace and tranquility would be the by-product of such. Enjoying some rest on a mixed-weather of a weekend; Kelly finds an art deco like bookstore, and decides to grab a cup of joe by the window-side at the shops cafe. From there, Kelly finds inspiration in finding a Marie Kondo book to help her identify the things that bring, and that no longer brings joy during the tidying up process. A decluttering situation is the ace card here.
By Justine Crowley3 years ago in Chapters
"The Enchanted Locket"
Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a young woman named Elara. Elara was known throughout the village for her warm heart and unwavering kindness. She spent her days tending to the flowers in her garden and helping those in need, making her a beloved figure among her neighbors.
By Ronald Wilcox 3 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 7
Chapter 7: Embracing the Unknown The sun was setting on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the rolling hills of my childhood home. It was in this idyllic setting that I found myself at a crossroads, standing on the threshold of a new beginning. The decision I was about to make would shape the course of my life, and with a mix of excitement and trepidation, I took a deep breath and stepped forward.
By shallon gregerson3 years ago in Chapters
The Long Road To Freedom
Chapter Three After an inauspicious start in life, at the relatively young age of twenty-two, my life reached a very significant turning point. I met a slightly older, attractive, intelligent woman who inspired me to set about building a future far more successful than I could ever have imagined.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Chapters
Running Up the Down Escalator
It was the spring of 1988. The First Assembly of God youth group I went to was attending a Bible Quiz in Dallas, Texas. My stepmom was one of the chaperones for the group, so she required me to participate on the Quiz team. Seeing as we traveled to other churches and saw beautiful scenery from our church van’s windows, I didn't mind.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Chapters
It Takes Two. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
Chapter 4 Save One Bullet 'Torture him', the mirror had told me. I could follow the mirror’s good advice and shred Tom piece by piece for the next thirty or so years instead of divorcing him. Then, again, as I ruminated over the last twenty years, and the imbalance of our relationship, perhaps things were never as rosy as they had seemed. Had mom’s progressing dementia become such a focus in my life that I missed the signs of a failing marriage?
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Chapters
Chapters Challenge: My Sweet 16
Hello! My name is Kristen Rose Ulrich. I am nearly 32 years old. The middle of my memoir was when I turned 16 years old. I fondly remember my sweet 16 party. I can easily say that it was one of the best nights of my life. Pictured above is a poem that my Uncle Andrew wrote for me in Italian. (I am 50% Italian on my mother’s side, and 25% German, and 25% Norwegian on my father’s side.)
By Kristen Ulrich3 years ago in Chapters
Black Heart
It had been three agonizing days since her abduction, the drugs still gripping her senses. When she blinked her eyes open, a hazy afternoon greeted her. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a radiant, warm glow that painted the room with an eerie tranquility. As she sat down, the memories of the previous night gradually resurfaced, her mind echoing with the brutal truth: "Yes, you were violated last night." Those words, like a recurring nightmare, pierced her very soul.
By Madiha Masood3 years ago in Chapters
