The Write Connection Jan 24 3 min Telling A Lie I sat outside the room, my mind a whirlpool of emotions. Inside, my daughter and son-in-law were meeting with the doctor. Staring blankly...
The Write Connection Nov 5, 2020 3 min A Surprise Tall skyscrapers lined the vast expanse of roads in the city. Cars honked incessantly at each other, and the roads were packed like tins ...
The Write Connection Nov 5, 2020 4 min An Emergency “Sofia, come to the ER now! Haven’t you seen the news? There was a car accident involving … the president!” my colleague and friend, Hana...
The Write Connection Oct 19, 2020 3 min Making Amends “It’s your last day. How’d you feel?” the familiar gruff voice of the patrolling prison warden sounded through the emptiness of my claust...
The Write Connection Oct 19, 2020 3 min A Traffic Accident “What a hot and humid day!” I muttered under my breath as I hastily sprinted out towards the traffic junction just outside my school. Car...
The Write Connection Oct 14, 2020 4 min Describe a time when you played a prank on someone. What were the consequences of it? Have you ever felt the crushing guilt of being the ‘bad guy’? This pain can torment you for days, weeks or even years to come after the d...
The Write Connection Jun 9, 2020 2 min A Substitute Teacher “Everyone! Return to your seats now and read your books quietly!” I ordered the class fiercely, furrowing my eyebrows disapprovingly. The...
The Write Connection May 28, 2020 3 min The Bully “Class dismissed for recess! Don’t be late for class!” my mathematics teacher hollered. Upon hearing those words, my classmates and I got...
The Write Connection Mar 8, 2020 2 min A Crisis As quickly as I could, I donned my trusty helmet and fireproof suit. I descended the fire engine and darted towards the bushfire. My comr...
The Write Connection Mar 8, 2020 2 min An Incident I regretted Staring enviously at my sister’s new puffy dress, I whined, “Why do you always get the best stuff?” “Too bad!” My older sister, Justine, ...
