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Sam NewsomeBelle's Book Re Stories 04-07

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  • Judith
  • The Woods
  • Your journey on the train
  • Giving it Up
  • Judith

    JudithSpring had been a whirlwind season for Judith.  Senior year in her exclusive prep school had been filled with college prep and selection details.  Debutant season had, as expected, largely featured the ever-popular Judith.  Her horse, Blaze, had required even more care as the show season was approaching and she enjoyed her training sessions with her magnificent honey-colored stallion more than other aspects of her life.  But now, on Sunday afternoon, the day was perfect for reading.  She had found just the book, and she had cozied herself in a cushioned bay window of her room.  The book ...0LTone door

    The Woods

    Slowly, my horse and I trot into the woods. The same sights greet me, the trees, the bushes, the flowers. I stare into the distance and see no movement. Then I call out to the animals of the woods. One shrill, high whistle. Then the ground vibrates and Angnes, my horse, whinnies: throwing his legs up in the air. All the animals come: the bunnies, the birds, foxes and raccoons, chipmunks and squirrels, birds, porcupines, opossums, and whatever other animals there were in the crowd that stood before me. "Hi, Aina!" one bird chirps. Those two words cause the animals to lose it. "Aina!" "You have ...0LTone door

    Your journey on the train

    The train conductor stamps your ticket before handing it back. You thank him, amused at how the strap of his hat pushes up his lips to make him pout. He checks the ticket of the person to your left, pushed up against your elbow on this busy train to… you don’t quite remember where.The carriage has 2 rows of seats facing each other and a central row of leather straps hanging from the ceiling. The benches are hard and, from little you can see, the wood polished to such a degree that the headrests catch the light streaming through the windows. The sun is high, morning you think.You have been here...0LTone door

    Giving it Up

    About three years ago we were asked to be prince and princess. We had no option because it had been a family tradition for so long. I thought I would get away with it. Being a princess and a prince is a lot of work. My prince is all I have here that understands me. We both newww.onedoor.ccver wanted this life for us as it just isn't for us. I have thought about leaving but I would have to give up my people and the thrown to escape. I have so much respect for them and they will see me as a traitor. Im not happy anymore, said Princess Ruby.I have decided to talk to my father about this, but I will only expect...0LTone door

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