• Black background with a red faded Nintento Switch controller and a blue Nintendo Switch controller in front of it.
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    My first experiences with gaming were as a child. My father got us a Sony PlayStation, and we were hooked. We would play for hours as a family and on our own. It was something I enjoyed when I was younger. However, as I got older, I abandoned this pastime, feeling it was childish to ...
  • Pine tree branches strung with gold beads and glass ornaments lit by white lights.
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    The countdown to Christmas was on, and nothing about Lacey felt festive. New York City shined bright in colorful lights and decor. After eight hours at the bar, it was the last sight she wanted to see. Each store she passed on the walk home was bustling with tourists and locals alike. The excitement for ...
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    Animosity strikes like lightningas childhood memories flash like an old flickering filmA stark reminder, burdened by towering expectationsWhich lay heavy upon small shoulders Middle child syndromea doll without a voice Tiptoeing through minefieldsof emotional mortars Where the wrong look or wordSets off a fiery explosion Yet the scars and traumaRemain hidden from sight A generational ...