The Shop Downtown
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The Shop Downtown

It was a strange and terrifying feeling to forget your own name. “H-harrows, I mean, uh—Harry Hollows.”  It was supposed to be my first day of work at the local…
On The First Night 
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On The First Night 

Reverie 09:59, 3rd January The corridor seemed to stretch endlessly. My mind was in a daze, only focusing on the fact I was late. The unfamiliar walls, windows and waves…
The Looking Glass
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The Looking Glass

7.42 PM Chloe Carter leant against the white edge of the alcove between Rooms 11 and 13, breath grey and misted, as she itched for another cigarette. She scratched her…
Brain Drain: The Exodus of The Mind
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Brain Drain: The Exodus of The Mind

How often have you met a person who has intentions to move abroad to pursue a career or higher education? This may not surprise you, but according to government data…
Standardized Test
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Standardized Test

Preface: A Rigid System Education in its most basic form is the passing down of knowledge from one generation to another. Yet, when students think of studying, they think of…
Valentine’s Day in the Victorian Era 
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Valentine’s Day in the Victorian Era 

Today, Valentine’s Day is often associated with mass-produced chocolates, bouquets and instant digital messages. However, the tradition of this special romantic day has a far richer and more intricate history…