Author Archives: daniiallen

Moi

Posted on March 10, 2010

Write about yourself in the third person Pale and interesting – that’s what she tells herself. Though sometimes, she wishes she was a little paler, or at least a little more interesting. She wishes that, sometimes, she could be someone … Continue reading →

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Arthur’s Seat

Posted on February 22, 2010

Write a story (100 words) in the 1st person as a friend. Q. Where is your favourite place in the world? Arthur’s Seat on a boiling hot day in summer. Q. What is your favourite season? It used to be … Continue reading →

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Bus Journeys

Posted on February 15, 2010

Seven thirty in the morning and on my way to a lecture. Should I, a student, even know that this time exists? As I walk along my home street I pull my scarf closer around my neck to stop the … Continue reading →

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The Sock Puppet

Posted on February 9, 2010

It was always smiling with those shiny black buttoned eyes. Its fuzzy grey head lolled against a row of books lined up on the shelf. How silly he looks with that oversized green bow tie, thought Alex, observing the childish keepsake … Continue reading →

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Bedroom, Window, Street.

Posted on February 7, 2010

The bedroom is tidy. Obsessively so. Regiments of books stand to attention underneath the desk. The laptop on top lies open, no doubt with half-finished coursework glaring out from the screen as a reminder that it needs finishing. Scents, sprays, lotions all … Continue reading →

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In the cafe

Posted on February 1, 2010

The creases of age deeply wrought upon his brow were darkened by the hand of loneliness. His pale gray eyes gazed into the black depths of the coffee mug. Although his mind was absent his withered left hand habitually caressed the … Continue reading →

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Girl

Posted on February 1, 2010

This is how to lose weight like she did on tv; a size 14? That’s a little on the heavy side; this is the latest fashion, all the models are into it; but what if that just isn’t me?; Dessert? Have … Continue reading →

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