Peaceandlove67 Article: Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Final Part

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Burning Crosses Illuminate My Nightmares Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

Despite the fact that Louise was kicked out the the hate group, she still had the attitude of one. My parents had to go out of town for a weekend. At one point, Louise began beating me. She then left the house. I packed up some things and went to Gavin's house. Gavin answered the door. I said, "Gavin, I just came to say goodbye." He looked at me curiously and asked, "Where are you going?" I said, "I'm running away." He became wide-eyed. He said, "Please don't run away! That will only end in disaster. You might get hurt or worse!" I said, "It doesn't matter." He said, "Quinn, it does matter. Your parents would be very worried about you." I said, "No, they wouldn't. Nobody loves me." He said, "That's rubbish, and you know it!" I said, "That's not rubbish. It's the truth." He said, "No, it's not. Your parents amor you. I amor you. Don't ever forget that you are loved. Why do you want to run away?" I began to cry. Gavin hugged me for the first time. He said, "It's all right. Let it out." I told him what Louise did. He said, "Don't run into the forest. Please stay with me. I don't want anything to happen to you. You're my friend. I care about you." I spent the entire weekend with Gavin. My parents found me at Gavin's. My mother said, "Quinn, we were worried sick about you." She then noticed the bruises and asked, "Who did this to you?" Louise was standing seguinte to Mother. Louise said, "I did." We were all in shock. Louise actually admitted to beating me. Was she going to brag about it? She said, "Quinn, I did you wrong this whole time. I guess I used the anger in my grief over Grandma and Grandpa against my loved ones." I said, "Oh, that sounds so close to an apology, but we're not quite there yet. Goodbye." I turned away. She said, "Quinn, wait." I turned to look at her. She said, "I'm sorry. I should have never hurt you like this." She then hugged me. She then looked to Gavin and said, "Gavin, I owe you an apology, too. I'm sorry I was so cruel to you." He said, "All is forgiven." I don't know what got into Louise, but one thing I do know is that she never mistreated me or anyone else ever again. Throughout everything, Gavin was a true friend. I gained some mais friends, but Gavin and I remained as close as ever.

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RetroRock64, RocknRollSoul60 and 3 others like this

80smusiclover1 Hooray! Louise finally apologized to her sister and Gavin for all of her wrongdoings. This is truly a beautiful and touching ending.

ChiliPepperLuv Yes, this is a beautiful ending. It was an honor working with you, my friend.

60smusicluv I love this ending. I'm glad Louise came to her senses. I'm also glad that Gavin stopped Quinn from running away and potentially getting hurt or worse.

RocknRollSoul60 This ending is brilliant. The entire fan fiction is brilliant. I'm glad things turned out okay in the end.

Peaceandlove67 ^^^It was an honor working with you, too.

Rubyrings That was so beautiful. I'm glad Louise realized that what she did was wrong and did her best to make it right.

RetroRock64 I completely agree!

Peaceandlove67 I'm glad everyone enjoyed this.

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Ten

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, Erin and Paul had a major disagreement. Pretty soon, it got really ugly. Erin pretended she needed to use the restroom so that she could cry. When she came out, Allie said, "Erin, you've been in there a long time. Are you okay?" Erin said, "No, I'm not." Allie asked, "What happened?" Erin said, "Paul and I got into an argument." Allie said, "Oh, no. I'm so sorry. What were you two arguing about?" Erin said, "I don't want to talk about it." Then, she walked away. It was an awful feeling, arguing with her best friend. She had to make up with him. She just had to! She couldn't lose her...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Nine

posted by Peaceandlove67

Several months passed. Erin and her friends were now in the tenth grade. They were used to the high school environment por then. The bullying certainly didn't go away. One day, one of the bullies put a kick me sign on Paul's back. Erin saw that. She cleared her throat. One of the bullies said, "She's got a facial scar. We probably shouldn't mess with her." Another one of the bullies said, "Yeah. She looks totally evil." They ran off. Paul said, "Thanks, Erin." She smiled and took the kick me sign off his back. She then said, "You know I wouldn't hurt a fly." He said, "Yes, I know. They don't...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Eight

posted by Peaceandlove67

Long after Erin had recovered from her illness, Paul had invited her to come to his house after school. It was on a Friday, and her aunt and uncle allowed her to go. She and Paul played their guitars for a while. About an hora later, Paul said, "You know, it's unusually nice for January. What do you say we go outside?" Erin smiled and said, "I'm not opposed." They went outside and played with Paul's Siberian Huskies, Yukon and Nunavut. As they were playing, Erin accidentally ran into a low árvore branch. The force knocked her to the ground. Erin said to herself, "Ouch! That's going to leave a...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Seven

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, Erin did not wake up when her alarm went off. Her aunt came into her bedroom to check on her. Erin was awake, but she was shivering. She said to her aunt, "I don't feel well at all." Her aunt said, "You sound like you're stuffed up." Erin was feverish. Her aunt said, "I think you need to see a doctor." The doctor diagnosed it as sinusitis. It was probably a result of her allergies to ragweed pollen. Ragweed had been in bloom, and its pollen was spreading about the area. Erin's doctor told her to get plenty of rest and take some medication for her symptoms. Later that day, her friends,...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Six

posted by Peaceandlove67

Months had passed, and Erin was getting ready to start high school. She was a bit nervous, considering she was among the youngest in her grade. Her brother, Daniel, said, "You don't have to be scared. I'll be there." She said, "Thanks, Daniel. My friends will be there, too. It's good that I'll be seeing familiar faces." He said, "There you go. You won't be alone." Her first dia wasn't so great. In her first class, one of her classmates put a kick me sign on her back. Luckily, when she left, her friend, Paul, noticed it and took it off. She asked, "What's going on, Paul?" He said, "This." He...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Five

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, Erin was feeling sad. She ate very little for breakfast, and she went back to her bedroom. Soon, she got tired of the silence, so she put in one of her CD's. The put in System of a Down's Steal This Album! As she was listening to it, she heard a knock on the door. She said, "Come in, whoever it is." Her brother, Daniel, came in. He said, "Hey, little sis. Are you okay?" She said, "I'm fine. Why do you ask?" He said, "You're not okay. You're listening to Steal This Album!, Erin. Steal This Album! only comes out when you're sad." She said, "You know what dia it is today, don't you?"...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Four

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, Erin went for a walk in the forest with her dog, Rusty. Even though it was cold, the sun was shining. Overall, it was a beautiful day. However, Erin made sure she was dressed warmly. After all, it was December, and the weather could change in unexpected ways. Suddenly, it started to snow. Erin said to her dog, "Come on, Rusty. We better head início before it gets dark." Unfortunately, the snow was falling so hard that she couldn't see where she was going. She stepped on a loose rock, and all of the sudden, she was on the ground. She managed to get up. Her loyal dog rushed to her side....

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Three

posted by Peaceandlove67

One Friday night, Erin was listening to the radio in her bedroom. She always like listening to the classic rock station. Sometimes it played some Beatles songs. However, it had been a long dia for Erin. She was exhausted, and she fell asleep. The seguinte day, she woke up, and her friend, Allie, was standing seguinte to her bed. Allie had a concerned look on her face. She asked, "Erin, are you okay?" Erin replied, "I'm fine. Why do you ask?" Allie said, "Well, for one thing, it's almost 10:30. Your aunt told me you're usually awake por 10:00 on a Saturday morning. For another thing, you left the radio...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part Two

posted by Peaceandlove67

A few weeks later, Erin saw her friend, Benny, at school. He cheerfully greeted her, and she greeted him. He said, "I'm sorry I couldn't come to your birthday party. I was really sick." She smiled and said, "It's okay, Barry. I understand. Your mom told me you had the flu." He said, "Yeah. It was awful. I would have come to your party, but I felt awful. I just felt like death, Erin." She said, "That sounds awful. Are you feeling better now?" He said, "Yeah." She said, "That's good." He said, "You know, I was just talking to Paul. He told me you got a violão, guitarra for your birthday." She said, "Yeah,...

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música and Friendship, What mais Do I Need? Part One

posted by Peaceandlove67

It was December 9, 2010, Erin's fourteenth birthday. She was sitting on the back porch with her collie, Rusty. Although she was excited about her friends coming over to celebrate her birthday, she also felt a bit sad. She always felt some sadness on her birthday and on holidays, because her mother wasn't there. Her mother had died almost two years atrás of myocarditis. Since then, she and her older brother, Daniel, live with their aunt and uncle and their cousin, Barbara Ann. A few moments later, her grandmother came out. She asked, "Erin, what are you doing out here por yourself?" Erin replied,...

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música Gave Me New Faith Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

I woke up to a thumping sound. I asked, "What was that?" Paul said, "I'd say it was a car door being shut. I think my parents are back." I said, "I see." I heard the front door open. I then heard a woman's voice say, "Paul, we're back. Where are you?" Paul replied, "In here, Mother." She came into the living room. When she saw me, she asked, "Who is this?" He said, "This is my friend, Erin." She said, "So, you're Erin. Paul talks about you all the time." I said, "Good things, I hope." Paul said, "All good!" His mother smiled. She asked, "When was the last time you had something to eat?" I said,...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Nine

posted by Peaceandlove67

The seguinte dia at 3:30, I met Grandpa at Eagle River. He said, "You wanted to see me." I said, "Yes, Grandpa, I did." He asked, "Have you come to terms with your sins, Erin?" I said, "That's what I wanted to talk to you about." He looked at me curiously. I continued, "You see, I don't appreciate your hypocrisy. You claim to be a Christian. I distinctly remember leitura somewhere that the Bible says, 'Thou shalt not kill.' However, you have murdered my father and my friend, Barry. Why, Grandpa? Why?!" Grandpa replied, "Your father was an atheist. I decided to send him straight to Hell." I said,...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Eight

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, I was walking in the forest with Allie and Paul. As we were walking, I saw a truck. I said, "Quick! Hide in the bushes!" Allie said, "What? Why?" I said, "I'll explain later." We hid in the bushes until there was no sign of the truck. Paul asked, "Why were we hiding? Who was that?" I said, "My grandfather." Allie said, "Oh..." I said, "I haven't seen him in so long. I'm afraid he'll beat me again." Allie said, "I see." I said, "And you know what he did to Barry and to my father. I don't want him to do the same thing to you two." Paul said, "Erin..." I said, "I amor you too much to...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Seven

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, I woke up thinking it was a Saturday. I went back to sleep, but my aunt woke me up. She said, "Erin, it's time to get up." I asked, "Why do I need to get up so early on a Saturday?" She said, "You're a dia off. It's Friday, dear." I groaned. She said, "Come on, Erin. It's not that bad." I said, "I don't have any friends. It's not worth it." She said, "Maybe today will be your lucky day." That gave me the strength to get out of bed. Later in gym class, I was bullied again. I pretended that I needed to use the restroom so that I could cry. I hid in the stall and cried. A few moments...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Six

posted by Peaceandlove67

After losing my best friend, Barry, I slipped into a depression. My grandparents refused to see me. My less consistent friends turned their backs on me. The only ones there for me were my aunt and uncle, my brother, Daniel, and my cousin, Barbara Ann. I had very little, if any, self-confidence. I didn't even try to confront Grandpa again, fearing he would beat me again. The only thing that brought me any happiness was music. I still enjoyed the Beatles above all others, but I liked to explore different bands as well. I overheard someone talking about a metal band called System of a Down, so...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Five

posted by Peaceandlove67

A few months passed, and I was still suspicious of Grandpa. He continued to give out hints that he probably murdered my father when I was really young. Grandma never spoke to me, unless I spoke to her. When I asked her about my father, she dodged the pergunta and changed the subject. Either she was involved, or she was trying to protect Grandpa. One cold December day, I was walking in the forest with my dog. I suddenly heard someone faintly say my name. I looked over and saw Barry. He was lying in the snow, shivering. I said, "Oh, my God! Barry! What happened?!" He said weakly, "I was walking...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Four

posted by Peaceandlove67

Despite the fact that I no longer had Christian faith, I still went to church to amuse my grandparents. I said, "I don't believe in their ways anymore." My aunt said, "I know, Erin. This is to amuse Grandma and Grandpa. It makes them happy." I said, "All right, but here's a warning. Someday, I'm going to get tired of smiling and nodding." One day, I did. Because of my opinionated respostas to Grandma's perguntas in Sunday School, I got kicked out of Sunday School. When Grandpa found out, I knew I was in trouble. After lunch that Sunday, Grandpa said to me, "Let's go outside." That never meant...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Three

posted by Peaceandlove67

Ever since I had lost my mother, música helped me cope. I didn't have very many friends at school. I got bullied a lot, and mais so after my mother's death. The only consistent friend I had was my best friend, Barry. He was there for me during the funeral and everything. One day, he said, "Well, it's been two months, hasn't it?" I said, "Yeah." He said, "I know it's been painful and difficult for you." I said, "Yeah, I miss my mother very much, but I'm doing okay." He said, "I can't imagine what that's like, but if you need to talk, I'm here." I said, "Thanks, Barry." Even my friends in Sunday...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part Two

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, I noticed that my mother wasn't atuação right. She was very pale and seemed lethargic. She also had a terrible cough. She went to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was later put in the hospital. The doctor said that things weren't looking good. It wasn't pneumonia; it was much worse. It was myocarditis. Suddenly, it happened. Her coração stopped beating. The doctor tried to revive her, but to no avail. I still remember the chilling words like they were said yesterday: "Time of death: 11:32 pm." I did not want to believe I had lost my mother. At first, I blamed the doctor...

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música Gave Me New Faith Part One

posted by Peaceandlove67

"God is a concept por which we measure our pain." I didn't always know or agree with this lyric from John Lennon's song, "God". However, I came to that point por the time I was twenty years old. I am one of the dissenters in the Bible Belt, but I wasn't always a, I guess you could say, rebel. When I was much younger, things were different, but seeing hypocrisy and hatred from Christians and unfortunate circumstances in my life changed everything. This is my story. I was born in 1996. Growing up in the Bible Belt, I was raised a Christian, particularly, a Baptist. I grew up without a father, but...