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Bullying Story: An Inspired Short Story

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  Photo by  Taylor Flowe Recess. My favourite period in our school schedule is recess. Why? It's when I can leave the classroom and enjoy the food, I packed for myself in the morning. If I had one wish, I'd use it to extend recess time. Some might call me crazy for not wishing for wealth or superpowers like invisibility or flying. They have a point – invisibility could lead to wild antics, and flying might result in a painful fall from jumping at such a height. So, I'll stick with the joy of a longer recess where I can eat to my heart’s content. When the bell rings, it's back to classrooms with minds focused on textbooks and photocopies. As I jotted down my thoughts about how awesome recess is in my book, the bell chimed in. I grabbed my bag, rose from the stairs, and joined my classmates. Walking through crowded halls, I finally reached my next class. Honestly, it's not about tough textbooks or studies. It's the people I'm around all year. Unnecessary drama...

News Feature Story: 60 Minutes

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  Photo by   Donald Tong Nestled along the rugged coast of Western Australia, one year ago the quiet town of Shoalwater, its tranquillity was shattered by a sinister act of betrayal. A brilliant young mind, Cody Hedrick, met a tragic end at the hands of his classmate, Felix Ryker, who once called him a friend. We delve into this harrowing tale, with an exclusive interview offering a rare glimpse into the motives, reasoning, and the chilling significance behind the unusual murder weapon. Within the confines of Cody's backyard greenhouse, where vibrant flora thrived under his careful tending, the young scholar met his untimely demise. Here, amidst the green foliage, his life's work mingled with instruments of unexpected tragedy. It was in this very sanctuary of growth and discovery that Cody's promising journey was abruptly cut short. The twenty-seven-year-old, a prodigious scholar, stood on the cusp of a breakthrough that promised to reshape the landscape of biology and medi...

News Story: Prickly Death

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Photo by  Rafael Gonzales An   accidental   sighting   of   an   alleged   murder   has   left   a   quiet   neighborhood   in   shock. In the peaceful enclave of Shoalwater, located on Watts Street, tranquility was shattered by a grim incident that unfolded around 11:40 AM yesterday. The victim, Cody Hedrick, was identified by the police following the discovery made by a witness. Recounting the harrowing experience, Migel Miller, the witness, shared, “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this man dragging the kid’s body across the backyard. It was shocking.” Details remain scant at this early stage. “I was on my rooftop doing some solar panel maintenance when I caught it all happening out of the corner of my eye,” shared Migel Miller. “The moment I caught sight of the man dragging the body, I was just stunned. Out of panic, I just called out to him, and when that man saw me, he dropped the body and took off in a fla...