Abominable gusts of autumn wind permeate the yawning surface of our street. The  driveway creates a colossal opening next to the forest. None of the trees of the forest dare to overhang the boulevard,...

The gravel driveway crumbled under my feet while I walked to the back of the property. With lead-colored cloudy skies and cold winds, goats were creeping around, making noises to show they were hungry...

As I walked down the steps leading onto the patio, a cool autumn breeze gave me chills. I looked out into the large backyard of the house I have lived in most of my life, seeing childhood memories. There...

Cold breath buffets my face. My eyes wander and gaze at the desolate creek, which lies barren and dry. The trees dance overhead. They shake themselves to the beat of the wind and drop little gifts that...

Muddy brown water flows slowly downriver, carrying a small piece of driftwood further out of view. Clouds overtake the sky, letting no sun creep through. A fierce wind whips by, sending chills throughout...

As I walk through the hallowed entrance of the Costco warehouse, wielding my mother’s well-used membership card, a familiar realm awaits me. I immediately hear the faint sounds of shopping carts grumbling...

I could not help but see and hear everything around me. The world was moving but weirdly not moving at all. Birds were chirping, snow was falling, and branches were swinging. Still, there was an eerie...

As I approach the wooded trail, I admire the rock formation protruding from wooded ground, crumbling from the passing of time. Seneca Park's Big Rock looms in the path before me. My eyes drift over...

Looking to escape the rain, the dark brick overhang and enormous glass windows entice me to enter. A looping soundtrack of quaint jazz songs plays throughout Barnes & Noble as I encounter hundreds...

As menacing clouds stole all light from the sky on this cold winter afternoon, I discovered a secret world reminiscent of death and loneliness. Apart from the birds fleeing the upcoming storm, no life...

Trinity is a place like no other. Over my four years at Trinity High School, I have grown and developed more than I could have ever imagined. I have not only grown physically but also mentally. Trinity...

Senior year has been a blast so far. Class is no longer Teams meetings, and I have actually been able to meet my teachers in person. I have been able to play intramural basketball on my House team and...