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White Ribbon

January 15, 2011
By EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
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EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

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&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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They told us we were adopted, part of their tribal family. But I’m still not sure that we’ve escaped the Officials back home. I know that the tribe won’t let me leave this place, and I know that if I go home the City will kill me there.

My brother watches the dance hugging the leg of the woman who tells him she’s his mother. My sister, at least, remembers we are sisters. She knows I do not love the chief’s son.

Eamon holds my waist with strong hands as we dance, and the chief looks on in approval. I think of Lazaro. I think of my kiss with Lazaro, and I see him in the crowd. I meet his eyes with shame.
The crowd is ready to cheer and clap. My wedding is almost over.

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This book has 90 comments.

koolwords said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 6:21 pm
koolwords, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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&quot;Unless you put your whole meaning into something, it&#039;s a waste.&quot; -Yvonne Tindelll

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well, this is one of those "oh my goodness" stories. It's really well thought out, and the more I read the more I like.

 

I think the romantic part is really nice, and the almost kind of secrecy behind everything is cool too.

 

I haven't finished yet (becuase of that evil thing called school) but I can't wait to read more.

EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 9:15 pm
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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Thank you.
EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 9:15 pm
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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Thank you!  Please let me know what you think of the rest!  I look forward to your comments!
EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 9:14 pm
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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I'm so glad you've finished it and commented!  I have decided to post the next four chapters on Monday (Mar 21) so they should be online by the following weekend!  Please comment again after you read them...I would love to hear what you think!
tudor3x8 GOLD said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 6:26 pm
tudor3x8 GOLD, Irvine, California
13 articles 3 photos 15 comments

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&quot;Don&#039;t cry because it&#039;s over, smile because it happened&quot;

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Wow! This is really good! You got my attention from the very beginning, when you explained that Ori has a "sense", for a lack of better word. And then you have a scene where both parents die. You have a great start- and I just finished chapter 1.

Great job! I'll definitely continue reading.

JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Mar. 16 2011 at 4:44 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
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&quot;See, we don&#039;t really care who you are;<br /> Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.<br /> So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer&#039;s disease,<br /> And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Sanctuary&quot;- Paradise Fears

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Alright. Done. Could you please post more? It's so amazing and now I really want to know what will happen! (:
JustAnotherOwl SILVER said...
on Mar. 14 2011 at 7:04 pm
JustAnotherOwl SILVER, Unknown, New York
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&quot;See, we don&#039;t really care who you are;<br /> Everyone is capable of looking up and wishing on a star.<br /> So catch it, so contagious, this day-dreamer&#039;s disease,<br /> And hope can be your sword, slaying darkness with belief.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Sanctuary&quot;- Paradise Fears

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This is insanely great! I could definitely see it as a published book. I love the characters. I'm only on the seventh chapter, but I'm already sold on it. (:
e.c.frances BRONZE said...
on Mar. 14 2011 at 5:26 pm
e.c.frances BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
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well... i really want to know what happens with her and "the warrior". I also want to know what the ribbon means.
EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2011 at 1:07 pm
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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Wow thank you so much!  I really appreciate it
pheebz88 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2011 at 12:06 pm
pheebz88 BRONZE, Concord, New Hampshire
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It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart

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This is amazing!!  It seems like you have this really well thought out and that you know exactly where you are going with this!  It's kind of dark but in a good way and it leaves you wanting more!

I could totally see this being a published book...I would definitley buy it!

EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2011 at 11:47 am
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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Thanks!  Me too :)
EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 12 2011 at 11:46 am
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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Thanks so much for your feedback!  I intend to post the next four chapters by the end of the week.  Please check back next weekend, because I would love to read your comments!
loremipsum said...
on Mar. 11 2011 at 7:25 pm
loremipsum, Lorem, Idaho
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This is sooo wonderful! Are you going to post more soon?
DaughteroftheTrumpet BRONZE said...
on Mar. 11 2011 at 3:37 pm
DaughteroftheTrumpet BRONZE, East Aurora, New York
2 articles 2 photos 214 comments

Favorite Quote:
Washington Irving once said &ldquo;There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love.&rdquo;

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its really good:) hope you can post more, and one day get it published:)
EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 6:20 pm
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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I'm glad you like it!  I hope one day it might be published too.  Right now I'm just working on writing it.  The next four chapters are written, but I still need to edit before I can post them online :)
EmilyGram BRONZE said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 6:19 pm
EmilyGram BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.&quot;<br /> Sylvia Plath

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Thanks!  What questions are you hoping the story will soon answer?  I like hearing input from my readers on which plotlines tug them most.
e.c.frances BRONZE said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 4:26 pm
e.c.frances BRONZE, Simpsonville, South Carolina
4 articles 0 photos 7 comments
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The ribbon thing is really cool... I can't wait to figure out what all the different colors symbolize!

I also want to learn more about the tribe. This is such a cool and suspensful story! I can't wait to figure out what will happen next!

SPAZZMUCH said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 3:19 pm
OMG! I LOVED IT! SOOOOO GOOD! I HOPE THIS IS PUBLISHED BECAUSE I WOULD LOVE TO SEND A COPY TO MY GRANDCHILDREN!!! 
Don'tEatInCostume said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 3:18 pm
A true talent. Work of art. Such a good story and quite the story-line. Very thrilling. Great Job!
TessieHutchinson said...
on Mar. 8 2011 at 3:14 pm
AMAZING! You have quite a gift! Such a good story. Please write more!