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CW10 short story part 1 of 6: NEXT TO YOU
Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 5:36 PM
Horror convention/s used:
urban legends, presence of fog,
trees near roads, ancestral house
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It was
the beginning of February and as days passed by, cold breeze kiss every man and
woman in the town of Rosewood. It would take you a 45-minute drive from the
nearest city but a few dared to travel by night. There were urban legends
prominent in it zigzagged roads, wherein trees kept its darkest secrets, and
the fog that lurks on top scared not just the tourists but the citizens as well.
Everything
about the dark side of the place was nothing but a mere rumour. The sheriff
himself explored and challenged himself to drive during the night time. It was
just a myth at all.
Maya
Roberts woke up to the sound of the newspaper hitting the wooden door of their
ancestral house. This was actually a daily routine, it’s not like she could do
anything about it, after all, it had been her alarm clock for the past seven
months.
“So...
What else is new today huh?” complaining as she faced the mirror trying to tie
her reddish-brown hair.
Someone
rushed in her room to answer her, “I told you the path to Rosewood isn’t scary
at all!! The sheriff proved it, haha! It won’t work now, sissy!”. It was
Marlon, her 8-year old little brother. He was her male version, fair-skinned
with blue eyes, and those thin lips—a version of her 13 years ago.
Choosing
not to answer back, she thought of spending the morning at the nearest cafe,
two blocks away from their house. She grabbed her leather jacket-- it was her
favourite as it had fur around its collar, complementing her new pair of boots.
The
cafe was crowded, but the couch at the far corner was enough for Maya as long
as she could peacefully read and people watch there. She’s used to isolation,
it was in her already, but she had no knowledge of the seriousness of her
isolation. She’s special, having a disease that specialist claim to be a once
in a lifetime case. Every seven months, she psychologically transforms into
another person. It wasn’t being bipolar, for she isn’t aware of it occurring.
“A
large cup of Caramel Macchiato, please”, she said as she was searching for her
credit card. As she looked in front of her, there he was.. Dylan Wood, the new
barista. She felt a sudden rush as she had not yet seen such hazel eyes that
totally left her speechless. She had no idea he was also captivated with her
smile.
“And
your name, please?”
“Maya.”
“Oh,
hi. I saw you last time, when I was applying. I see that was your spot over
there.”
“Yes.
You’ll probably see me often, I guess.”
“Or
maybe, we could also have coffee next time?”
“Yeah,
sure! Whenever you’re free”, and she blushed.
“Caramel
Macchiato for Maya, have a good time!”
He was
eager to know her more. #
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Welcome 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012, 4:51 AM
 Spent the new year with my family!!! Wore a polka top! Super happy cause I finished my home works before midnight!! Cheers to a no-cramming 2012!!! >:D<  Yeyyyy.. not. Today's January 2 and I'm already back at our dorm. Classes will resume tomorrow :( but the good thing is, I'm reunited with some of my dormmates, sipped milktea after two weeks and finally bought two moonleaf 2012 planners for Rico and moi!!  I'm for the best this year!!! :) |
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2011 Highlights
Saturday, December 31, 2011, 7:31 AM
 2011 is one awesome year, yes, it's a roller coaster ride but definitely worth it! (i may have forgotten some events!) - Celebrated New Year with the WHOLE family! - I passed UPCAT, ACET, DLSUCET and USTET. One of my proudest moments!!! - I had my last but not-so-good prom! - Anywhooo, I did receive flowers! hihihi - I WATCHED TAYLOR SWIFT LIVE IN MANILA CONCERT!!!! Thank you forever, Tita Juls! - Attended Swifties' fans' day in Megamall. - This year was a great test of friendship, everything's so much better now, thanks guys >:)< - Highschool retreat! - Last days of highschool. - Everyday was gala day, Pat's house = our house - I graduated Salutatorian. - My graduation speech was surprising, I didn't even think that I could put up such a surprise for my loved ones. - HAD THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVERRRR, THANK YOU RICO AND BESTFRIENDS AND FAMILY AND OTHER CLASSMATES!!! - Last swimming with le hs friends, I was sick during that time. - Received 5k for graduating 2nd honors and receiving the Gawad Gobernador award. - I was in postpaid for the first time. - Hello Blackberry!!! and and and BBM - researching for accessible dormitories. - Thank you Tita Juls for sponsoring my dorm fees >:D< - I knew that I'll spend my first year in college in Katipunan! - I'M OFFICIALLY AN ISKOLAR NG BAYAN! - 1st sem enrolment, ID picture taking and orientations!!! - Hello Math17, Econ11, Comm3, Geol1, Geog1, PE2!!! First subjects in UP! - E-2! Best block ever!!! - I was their blockhead!!! Another proud moment!!! - Met my co-Econ freshies! Yey to new friends! - New classmates! - New profs!!! - First acquaintance party!!! - I was a part of their auxiliary corps! :) - I swore to myself that I'll watch all the Dulaang UP plays and will buy all play souvenirs! - I discovered that Hazel and I could chat through Google Talk!!! I miss you, Besh!!!! >:D< - Had my first failure in my entire schooling, he he he 2 failures in 1 day... Math17 and Econ11 2nd long exams... WHYYYY!!! - Bought my first UP shirts! - also bought my UP letterman jacket and eventually lost it :( - Rico and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary! >:D< - Rico's college friends asked me to be a part of their surprise scheme for his 17th birthday! - HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 huhuhu i cried!!! - my highschool friends and I are still connected, I LOVE YOU ALL!!! - adventures with Sheen! rode an fx for the first time. Rode a jeepney from UST to Vito Cruz, LRT explorations!!! - MY FIRST MILKTEA EXPERIENCE!!! - studied in a coffee shop - dined in a resto alone - my itouch is dead - Cake, yogurt and milktea are my after exam treats, or my stress relievers!!! - Econ: Bilib Ako!!! - I'm a part of Econ's school paper -- SIDHI!!!! I'm so happy! - MET MY AWESOME DORMMATE GIRLFRIENDS!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! CANT IMAGINE MY COLLEGE NIGHT WITHOUT ALL OF YOU!!! - Yeah, i lived independently. - For the first time, i felt homesick. - Cried and called my loved ones if I'm too stressed, hayyy those days!!! - Slept at 7am and woke up at 1pm because I reviewed for our Geog exam. - Geog Camp! First zipline, mudslide and super obstacle experience! - i cant manage to read novels anymore, i'm too busy. - cut my hair short - Interviewed a frat man for comm3. - Delivered my very first speech in UP! - saw rallies!!! yeah - the tension and tears brought by econ11 and math17 - the feeling of going home after asdfghjkl days!!! - GWA of 2.088 huhuhuhu i can do better i know!!! - SEMBREEEEEEAK ~ - Organized a debut for our first debutante, Celina! - yeah i guessed i really missed everyone! - missed having a date with Rico in Balanga! - Papa is always my driver hihihi - CURLY HAIR IS AWESOME - attended my first debut with college friends - ENROLMENT!!!! - Hello 2nd sem! Math 100, CW10, Eng10, Kas1, PE2, Physics10!!! - 11/11/11 at 11:11 am - Currently an ETC applicant! - i think I learned how to manage my time wisely! - shopping with Rico!! - jogged around the oval - now i can do push-ups!!!! - first lantern parade! - Christmas party with mems and apps! - Christmas party in college is waaaay different from hs! - visited BMS!!! - sleeping and sleeping during the start of vacay - watched TV SERIES AND MORE MOVIES THAN I USUALLY DO - BLOGGING!
Let's welcome 2012!!! Be positive! God is always with us! Happy New Year! >:D<
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