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But then one of them had… a change of heart.
The other one sank into a world of depression, low grades, drugs, violence—the works.
But wait, there’s more!
The one who left dies of regret and loneliness, of a tragic accident while they were reflecting on life.
The End
Sounds familiar? A few details may have been messed up or tweaked or the author has probably gone overboard with the story (that ending!) but you get the gist.
Today’s stories kind of revolve on the dramas and angst of teenage life. Guy meets girl or vice versa. Then usually something (or someone) comes up and then poof, sad times. Happy endings are dwindling, both in quantity and happiness. And don’t even start on the unrequited love sob stories. Sure there are those sci-fi stories or ones about fighting to death but characters usually fight for someone, still. We say the whole tragic/cute story is clichéd but there’s a reason behind it.
Stories are inspired by real life. That’s both a good thing and bad thing. Happy stories, friendship stories (read: friendship, the platonic good kind, not friendzone), and cute little short stories (fluff) give us hope and restore our faith in humanity. There are sad stories that make people cry. So much.
“All huddled up in the corner. How dare he?! How could she?! That double crossing *insert swear word here*”
And, no, it’s not all about love.
Drugs, violence, and other adult stuff are a thing now. Like it’s trending or something. And that, dear reader, is sad. Literature sometimes tends to romanticize or justify things.
“That girl in that book is cutting, just like me! I want to go hang myself like he did!”
But even if you can relate a lot or a bit, there are some things which should not be done. Ever.
Stories and words hold power and, as we all know, with great power comes great responsibility. This responsibility belongs to both writers and readers. Just as writers have to be careful of what they write, readers can’t just believe everything they read.
The world can be a better place (no sarcasm here)--a place with less drama and hurt and complicated things, a place with actual, legit happy endings. People just have to open their eyes and listen, too. / by Kathlyn Hebron
Opinion: Non-Fictional Fiction
Once upon a time, there was this social outcast. Their family’s a mess, what with all the fighting and potential financial problems. One day, some exceptionally charming person randomly, “unexpectedly” falls in love with the outcast. Then comes the lovey-dovey moments—smooth moves and corny pick-up jokes, flowers, chocolates, hugs and kisses, all the mushy little stuff that’s as cute as kittens and as beautiful as an old couple in the park. They were totally meant to be together. The high school sweethearts, the starcrossed lovers, everyone’s OTP, Romeo and Juliet, defying all odds, just them against the world.But then one of them had… a change of heart.
The other one sank into a world of depression, low grades, drugs, violence—the works.
But wait, there’s more!
The one who left dies of regret and loneliness, of a tragic accident while they were reflecting on life.
The End
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Today’s stories kind of revolve on the dramas and angst of teenage life. Guy meets girl or vice versa. Then usually something (or someone) comes up and then poof, sad times. Happy endings are dwindling, both in quantity and happiness. And don’t even start on the unrequited love sob stories. Sure there are those sci-fi stories or ones about fighting to death but characters usually fight for someone, still. We say the whole tragic/cute story is clichéd but there’s a reason behind it.
Stories are inspired by real life. That’s both a good thing and bad thing. Happy stories, friendship stories (read: friendship, the platonic good kind, not friendzone), and cute little short stories (fluff) give us hope and restore our faith in humanity. There are sad stories that make people cry. So much.
“All huddled up in the corner. How dare he?! How could she?! That double crossing *insert swear word here*”
And, no, it’s not all about love.
Drugs, violence, and other adult stuff are a thing now. Like it’s trending or something. And that, dear reader, is sad. Literature sometimes tends to romanticize or justify things.
“That girl in that book is cutting, just like me! I want to go hang myself like he did!”
But even if you can relate a lot or a bit, there are some things which should not be done. Ever.
Stories and words hold power and, as we all know, with great power comes great responsibility. This responsibility belongs to both writers and readers. Just as writers have to be careful of what they write, readers can’t just believe everything they read.
The world can be a better place (no sarcasm here)--a place with less drama and hurt and complicated things, a place with actual, legit happy endings. People just have to open their eyes and listen, too. / by Kathlyn Hebron
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