Rights and responsibilities is the 2014 theme of National History Day Contest, a broad topic. And I chose to write a just as broad topic of human rights. What are human rights? Is it to prove we're human? Prove that we're humans are right? Or to tell us apart from aliens? Though, now that I think of it, all extraterrestrial beings should have rights as well, but let's just have the Men in Black deal with that- But before getting off of topic, let's focus back on this. As you read about this, think about these questions (not the alien one, unless you want to). Think about what it takes to not only be human, to act like one too. And after you read this, think to yourself. Do you have the right to be human? This essay won first place for the 2014 National History Day essay contest in California.

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Even in the year 2454, cyber bullying still exists. 14-year-old Dani is about to end it all when... This is my submission to the #RiseAbove contest by Telus. In case you couldn't tell from the horrible quality, I wrote this 2 hours before the deadline. Enjoy! PS: I'm not the kind of person who can talk about things like this, but if you're considering suicide, just don't do it. Believe me, it isn't worth it. Seek help if you're being bullied; you are not the only one who is going through this sort of thing. I may not understand, but others do.

A spinoff of "Cupids Match." Once Venus was banished she ended up putting and spending most her elegant life in a sim. Sadly. Now out and forgiven for her past crimes she is able to live her life, for once. Can she let down her walls for a simple minded man? (In this contest I choose for Venus to be banished not dead :D) For the one shot contest None of these characters except for (Adam) are my characters. Only for The Cupids Match Contest.

This Is The first time aqueela and Jay met ;) means when they were 5 or 6 It includes The different point of view, Jay , Aqueela and Mason ____ Three hearts. One park. A day in a park which changed everyone's lives.

This is a tribute to a book by Jerry Spinelli So don't worry about it being a copy Now if you liked the book "Stargirl" by him Try reading this poem, or at least even skim

From the coasts of the peaceful islands of Ione, a wall of dense smog of the Nation looms from the distance, threatening the island. Queen Ailani had always dreaded the day her island will be mercilessly devoured by the Nation and her people will succumb to the rule of their own leader. But when it was too late, they had already obtained a strong grip around the island and were slowly suffocating it more and more with each passing day. Now she looks at the constitution in front of her with a pen in her hand and a gun pointed at her head. For years she was forced to watch as these foreigners slowly took over her land and her people. Her own people are divided from loyalty to their nation and their Queen or to the illusion of wealth and power of the Nation. Armed with the dangerous combination of greed and impatience, the foreigners staged a coup throughout her island. She stands at a crossroads: sign away her island or her life. This story is inspired by Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, who stood against the rising world power of America to protect her sacred lands and beloved people. - Wattpad selected me to be part of a campaign on behalf of Hulu for Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaids Tale". From its sole focus on feminism and women empowerment, I was inspired to create a story from such values. In a time when women are still undermined, the world needs a flood of more literature to spread this. So I'm honored to be part of this opportunity to contribute my writing to the feminist movement.

Gangs. That was the one thing that had ruined Evelyn Summers life since the start. With her brother being the leader of “The London's Eyes,”growing up in a world of cruelty was something Evelyn Summers had to become accustomed to. But thing's about to get a whole lot worse. Gangs are starting to form all over London- with the intention of destroying London's Eyes. What will happen when the leader of the most powerful gang offers protection in exchange for Evie? Will Evie be able to survive Sebastian King? She just might have to- because as we all know, Sebastian isn't planning on letting her go any time soon. +++++ Our breaths were heavy and ragged, our chests skimming against each other. "You're no good for me." I whispered, my eyes searching his emotionless ones. "Well that's just too bad, now is it?" +++++

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