As the tips of my trembling fingers circle around a match, I inhale and hold my breath as I swipe the match across the rough side of the small box. I watch the flame dance for a moment, relishing its beauty and power. My thoughts race, causing my eyebrows to bunch up and my fingers grip the box tighter subconsciously. I finally exhale, shaking my head, ridding myself of the hesitant thoughts. I hesitantly let go of the match, letting in rest while still burning its divine light. I let the flame spread to the floorboards of my front porch. Watching it feels like chaos reeling inside me. I begin to walk away towards the woods, stuffing the evidence of arson into my jacket pocket. The fire spreads like disease behind me, and I hear it roaring as I walk off. 73Please respect copyright.PENANAlkOmihoV2y
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No, nothing was ever given to me for free. 73Please respect copyright.PENANAkS1pBKjwrr
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I fought my way to the top. I grabbed and snatched what I wanted. I clawed my way up, no mercy in mind. 73Please respect copyright.PENANAXYI6tkhNwb
Suddenly, I hear my mother and father scream from the burning house far behind me now. A ghost of a smile passes my lips, but it disappears as quick as it came. I wasn’t going to let my parents ruin this for me. I won’t let them ruin my plans. My plan to succeed. My plan to live my life how I want. If you were in my shoes, wouldn’t you do the same? 73Please respect copyright.PENANALZbWg0KGmR


