Posted inCreative Hall Short Stories
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…
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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…
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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…
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The Taint in Your Eyes
Clarity has always had its way of eluding me. Eyes open? Eyes closed? It holds little difference to me. It’s all a gray blur. I’ve rubbed my eyes raw so…
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Echo’s Valentine Takeover: Films, Songs and Romance!
Ah, it is, once again, that time of year. Love is in the air; romance songs play on the radio, rom-com binge fests are at an all-time high, and as…
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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…
