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My Thoughts on Thirteen Reasons Why

Right from the start of all of this, I'm aware that this isn't going to be the typical content Creative Corner, but this is something that I realized is very important to me and I would like to share it with everyone/anyone who is willing to read it.  Note, there will be some minor spoilers, but I will try to keep them at a minimum. For those of you who have Netflix, there is a show that debut in 2017 called Thirteen Reasons Why.  It is an adaptation of a 2007 novel of the same name, dealing with the suicide and fallout of a high school student.  In the novel, the victim, Hannah Baker, kills herself after experiencing a year of hell.  Before she takes her life, she records thirteen tapes, explaining who is responsible for her hardships.  The show takes the plot further, going further than the novel, finishing off the main character's high school career. This show is not easy to watch, and if you are triggered by certain topics, I might advise against wat...

237: A Night on Crowd Road

1             The sky is dark, as it has been for quite some time.  The sun disappeared hours ago, leaving to wake the people of the neighbouring hemisphere.  This night is darker than usual, being less spiritual and more ominous.  There is no silver glow from the moon, nor any pale specks from the stars.  These cosmic staples are blocked out by the gigantic cloud looming overhead. There is a storm raging tonight, which is adding chaos to the usually serene scene.  The trees are violently swaying and trembling from the gusts; creaking and threatening to come crashing down with every blow.  Lightning cracks through the sky, giving brief glimpses into an illuminated day.  These glowing cracks in the air are swiftly followed by a dense bellow, reverberating through the Earth’s core. The rain is coming down hard, creating an audible thud with every drop.  On its own, it wouldn’t seem like ...