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By Anonymous

Tied loosely around my wrist, lies a soft, pale blue string braided with a deep, navy one. In the middle of this braid, a small engraved plate is tied with the coordinates of my ch...

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By thatonearianatorgirl SILVER
Grandville, Michigan
thatonearianatorgirl SILVER, Grandville, Michigan
8 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life is beautiful. Cherish every moment even if you're stressed or hurt or whatnot. There's always tomorrow and it always gets better." - Ariana Grande

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By brynn_scheer11 BRONZE
Big Lake, Minnesota
brynn_scheer11 BRONZE, Big Lake, Minnesota
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By IcaursFalling SILVER
Bloomingdale, Michigan
IcaursFalling SILVER, Bloomingdale, Michigan
5 articles 1 photo 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"And I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats. I’m inspired by the greats here tonight. I’m as inspired by Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis as I am by Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, and I want to be up there. So I’m deeply grateful. This doesn’t signify that, but it’s a little more fuel. It’s a little more ammo to keep going. Thank you so much." - Timothee Chalamet, SAG Awards, 2025

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By Anonymous
themoonbear PLATINUM, Johnstown, Ohio
32 articles 0 photos 6 comments
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By Anonymous
gracew6623 BRONZE, Cincinnati, Ohio
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By MissKnZy PLATINUM
Gibsonburg, Ohio
MissKnZy PLATINUM, Gibsonburg, Ohio
21 articles 1 photo 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Fear is a choice, danger is real, but fear is a choice.

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By Anonymous