Personal Essay

Stations of the Cross

“I’m going to kill God and I’m feeling pretty nervous about it,” I told my mom one evening after school. “I can’t believe I’m gonna be the one to do it, out of everybody in the entire grade, they chose me!”             “It’s a big responsibility, Ryan,” my mom answered, chuckling. “Though you shouldn’t say …

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Animal House

            I hate animals. I can’t stand them. When I say the words out loud, it feels as refreshing as cool-mint breath. And just like brushing my teeth, it is a mostly private habit. So strong an opinion that it becomes fact. I despise animals. And I don’t often let my general contempt for creatures …

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