The one thing that sets humans apart from the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to create. We’ve become experts in innovation and invention, crafting a world of metal and concrete and complex cultural interactions. One might, then, wonder why such a core beneficiary which shoved us out of primal instinct and into modern life is so blatantly neglected by today’s culture. Those who wish to pursue a creative art are called hopeless dreamers and those who have achieved it are ridiculed for making money off of “nothing but luck”. According to the New York City Department of Education’s school-based expenditure reports, library funding only accounts for .3% of schools’ expenses citywide. Reading is widely regarded as an impactful learning tool, especially in early childhood, yet it receives less than a quarter of the funding funneled into afterschool activities (1.6%). Reading encourages creative thought and often goes hand-in-hand with writing. However, parents often discourage their children from pursuing a career in creative writing. Creatively-inclined young adults who wish to become a professional in whatever creative field they enjoy are often told that they should try for a safe career and pursue their interests as a hobby. However, although those who wish to pursue a career in a creative art are constantly warned against it even by those who support them the most, creativity in and of itself is perhaps one of the most important and revolutionary aspects of
“AAH, I must have overslept!” The Hero rushed towards the window, and he saw that Monster Zero must have been busy for at least a few hours. He gathered all his weapons, and ran towards Monster Zero, somewhere where he could not be seen. “Alright, all monsters have a weak point, so where could it be……..aha! Monster Zero’s neck isn’t covered by any scales, so I must attack there!”
Sniff* "Mommy...Sniff* Daddy..." The lupine cried out as he laid down inside the beaten up box, wishing for his parents until someone started to shake the box. "L-leave me alone..." He whimpered to the stranger until the shaking stopped and two white hands reached inside and lifted him out of the box. "Hey there... Don't fret little pup I'm a police officer. Why were you in that box? Where are your parents? A white tiger asked with a gentle voice to the frightened pup. Jade noticed the police uniform and tried hard to calm down but failed miserably. "T...T-they are....sniff* There gone! T-there with everyone and left me all alone!" The lupin cried out loud, unable to hold back his warm tears. His breaths could be seen in the cold night air.
“Anything that can help us find out who did this.” I said, examining the crime scene. I walked towards what used to be the glass case that held the crown, but was now a useless, shattered cube.
"Wake up, partners," the trail boss, James called. I sleepily looked up , shivered, and saw I was the only one not up. "Here," James said, giving me the horses' bridles and saddles. "Take these and get the horses ready. We have a long day today." I groaned in reply and set up the horses for the day's long drag. I was the horse wrangler and this was my everyday job but I still couldn't get use to the idea of waking up before the sun and working. We drove the cattle into open plains against the winter's cold wrath.
“It most certainly is not,” retorted Phillie. “Freddie is that terrible man from those awful movies made years ago. The man who would attack children in their sleep.”
At the beginning of time, there existed one realm. In it there lived happiness and anguish, joy and pain, and success and failure. These emotions and characteristics were deep and rich. From this world emerged 2 beings, Masculum and Femina, born unto opposite sides in this vast world. The man was found among valleys and mountains, in a land of physical hardship and immense trials of strength and agility. He was forced to be strong in body, and aggressive, as wild animals and plant life sought to destroy him to eradicate his superior form. The woman was born in a land among clever serpentine creatures, foraging beasts, and changing landscapes that required quick thinking. Thus, the attributes of men and women were formed.
My hands had a vice grip on the edges of the cheaply installed sink, knuckles white with
To me, creativity is expressing your innermost thoughts into something everyone can see, hear, and/or understand. For me, I show my creative side in my personal writing and drawing. I enjoy writing my own stories for people to enjoy them. I will, on occasion, will pick up a pencil and paper and just draw an image of my liking. I understand that my artistic skills in drawing and writing may not be advanced, but I do not let other people push down my ability to express my thoughts. I have a plan for my writing. I want it to be something people will look at. I do not care whether or not the story is officially published and put into a physical book. I only care about my writing as a part of me and my life. I may be a math professor or an accountant
The platform dominated the small briefing room, with short rows of ageing white tables and grey plastic chairs surrounding it. As he looked ahead, Tom smiled at the oversized Erratech logo emblazoned on the wall. The gleaming surface glared in contrast to the fading decor.
As Jason and Miss Golden had help reunite William and Daisy, they had walked out into the corridors happy and overwhelmed, this curse was over and not upon Jason anymore. This was not a happy ending for just William and Daisy, but also for Jason and Miss Golden, or so they thought. Going down the flights of stairs, giggling and holding hands, Jason and Miss Golden were already talking about future plans and where to eat out later. Little did you know, William did not feel like letting Jason or Miss Golden go, despite the fact that they helped William and Daisy reunite. The curse may be over, but one was cursed and will fill the pain and suffer.
Time crawled by at a snail’s pace. Poisonous chatter permeated the air, plots of vengeance bounced off the dull walls corrupting hearts. Inmates planned to abscond the upcoming torturous hours before it started. A few desks away from me a fellow classmate scratched away at his desk. Like that’s gonna help, I thought, everyone knows it’s the legs that trap you.
I’m sure my mouth is doing a perfect imitation of a fish as I stand staring at him. What is he doing here?! His jade eyes seem to almost shine in the evening light, his hair caught in the faint rays of sunlight left, a small smile on his face. What seems like a few hours later, but I’m sure is only a few seconds I finally respond.
The morning was still our night, time was going in slow circles around us. There's twenty of us all wearing the same dark blue shirt with the saying NYG 2016 stripping the sleeve we all crawl out the door our eyes drooping, backs slumped, legs moving like a baby preparing for walking. My hands fall and fingers go limp as I throw my arms to my side, we head out the door, leaving behind the place on high alert. With thousands of people passing through every day, many sleeping on the black seats that are in rows. Stores, and restaurants that were way overpriced, lined the walls like wallpaper. A consistent buzzing and shaking of the building happened for hours, but today it all halted, for a reason unknown to me. Together, we pass through
You were coming over for New Year’s. I stood waiting for you in my apartment, staring out the black window. My reflection in the warm pale light, legs crossed, half-sat on the arm of the broken sleeper sofa, drinking a beer from the corner store up the street. The lamp on the end table next to me, the rest of the room mirrored behind. Taupe walls, dusty gray carpet, slow-spinning ceiling fan. The shine of the microwave in the kitchenette. Cabinets, sink, refrigerator. The high black table at the tile edge. My bed pushed up in the back corner, the narrow hallway leading to the front door, the little side dressing room and bath.
"That final was awful. I literally feel like the dumbest person alive." I groan, walking with Lou to the cafeteria. She rolls her eyes at me and caps her red lipstick.