Why do we never learn?

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Why do we never learn?

The hands of the towering clock, in the square, had just struck midnight with an eerie silence. The moon and stars filled the clear sky on what was one of the most beautiful nights in a long time. Trees stood perfectly still, as if to watch the spectacular sky. The streets of Hagen City were completely deserted. Every light was out in every home and everyone lay fast asleep, tucked away in their cosy beds, all but one young girl of 17, who gazed up at the sky in awe and wonder. This girl’s name was Casey Saunders.

Casey was a charming and attractive young girl. She was 5”4 with a slender body and golden, wavy, long hair. She had enchanting blue eyes, as deep as the ocean, and a ravishing smile to top it all. She just had one problem; she always felt unwanted wherever she went.

About two years before, her parents had told her that they were going to move from their old place in Westville, a run down area, where they owned a small flat; to a new and wonderful home in Hagen City, a place where she could have her own room and make lots of new companions. So they moved and what a day it was for Casey; she rejoiced over that day because for once in her life, her home was on the right side of town.

 

The house was breathtaking, very different to what she imagined. As she stepped inside the house, into the hallway, she looked around, mesmerized by what she saw. There was a long, spiral staircase, leading right up to the second floor. To her right there was an archway that lead you into the large kitchen, fully fitted with all of the cabinets, a cooker and a fridge freezer. And to her left, a door, which took you into the living room. This too, was spacious, the only furniture inside it being a few shelves and a mini bar in one corner.

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Casey decided to go upstairs and search for her bedroom. She eagerly wanted to unpack her things and go outside where the sun shun bright and the air was warm. There were lots of other people around in the streets, people of all ages, even of her age. She thought about her new school, which she was soon to start, hoping that this new life would give her a chance to feel wanted again. She pondered over the friends she would make, the parties they would have and all the sleepovers she could ever want. She was so happy; ...

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