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Essay / Creative Writing: Lost in the Mountains - 715
Late afternoon, under clear blue skies on busy streets. When the school bells ring and the clock strikes 6 p.m., all the students run out of their classrooms, some happy and some not. The students have an exciting day at school and they are very happy, they also have something to tell their parents about this school day. But some of them are sad because they have to say goodbye to their friends. John has just finished his hard day of work at school and is ready to go home and enjoy a wonderful, delicious dinner with his family. Excitedly, John runs to the parking lot to get his bike, put on his helmet, and prepare to go home. The sun has now almost completed its circumnavigation and the beautiful sky has been replaced by a myriad of stars dotting the blue. the sky like millions of beautiful white spots. John looks out into the nearby forest and he can see the tall, sturdy, towering trees swaying happily and smiling at him. He hears the rustling of the leaves. John can hear the concerto of frogs and other animals in the forest. Everything is wonderful and pleasant. John looks at the distant city, it is bright and so peaceful. In the streets there are neon lights and happy people walking on rough gray concrete sidewalks. Supermarkets and stores are starting to open their night sales project. Everywhere John can see the colorful and attractive electric billboards, sensational and bright, he can see the beautiful posters on the red brick walls that are scratched and stained, the poor brick walls that have to endure the wind, the heavy rain and on stormy days. John looks at the horizon, a beautiful sunset over the ocean near the town. The sun slowly descends over the sea. On the soft sandy shore, John can see the cr...... middle of paper ...... cakes weaken John's morale. He tries to stay calm to make these illusions disappear. The forest seems to live at night. The fogs dull the landscape and cover the surrounding area with thick mists. John tries to race against time, against the gathering darkness. He followed the small remaining ray of light, trying to escape. Then his eyes caught something, It's a road!, John shouted with happiness. He escaped the dark forest and heads towards his hometown, John returns home safely. Eventually John returns to his wonderful family, his mother was angry and yelled at John and told him to remember to come home soon. Then he has a wonderful dinner with his friendly family. After getting lost in the dark, ghostly forest, John learned a lesson, he vows to never wander around after school again. John smiles happily, he closes his eyes and slowly falls asleep...slowly.