944 at 9:44 by Eric W., Califon, NJ Power, speed, night, rain. The tree. That singletree was waiting for me in the field.
It was 9:40 at night, and I waslate. Thoughts of schoolwork crowded my mind, and I was tired ... Continue...
Changing Lanes by Courtney C., Midlothian, VA Stop speeding. We spend time together and I honestly don't know why. You remind me, what an emotional toxic wasteland Richmond is. ... Continue...
El Camino Carpet Ride by Allison M., Stafford, VA Your first car, Windows down, The smooth breeze bites at bare shoulders. We have no destination. No boundaries The airy, fragrant freedom Is as clear as summer stars.
Saturday Night by Mallory W., Glen Gardner, NJ We danced until our feet Bled gin, In 1920s fedora hats. Mobster style. Pinstripes wound up our black suits. ... Continue...
Warning by Jill F., New City, NY Glancing at the clock, I knew I would be late. Ihad 15 minutes to get home or I'd be past my midnight curfew. I pushed the gaspedal down and increased my cruise control to 73 m.p.h. Since it was so late andno one was on the road, I figured it was safe to drive fast ... Continue...
What Happened? by Abi B., Defiance, OH "She's pregnant! She's pregnant!" shrieked a woman from inside the car squeezed between a telephone pole and my car.
November 26 last year was the day we got out of school for Thanksgiving break ... Continue...
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