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A punishing incident | Short Story for Kids | Elijah Wee | Singapore

Have you ever experienced (probably yes?) a most unforgettable incident which served as a hard lesson in your life? Well, here is a story about "A punishing incident" ...           The day was indeed beautiful.          I had managed to persuade Mother to let me go to East Coast Park to cycle. At first, she was rather reluctant and thought I would get into trouble. But after much coaxing she agreed. Till this day, I can still remember the fateful moment of sweet success and triumph. Oh, how happy!          “ Hey guys! I’m here! Sorry to keep you waiting,” I called out to my friends, Zack and Sean. They were waiting under the coconut palm at East Coast Park. A few days back, we had planned to meet up at East Coast Park to head out cycling. Last week, I had acquired new cycling skills and could not wait to show them off to my friends. Upon rea...

Pride comes before a fall - the story of Katherine Cahill | Elijah Wee | Singapore

Here is an essay on " Pride comes before a fall - the story of Katherine Cahill" - a lesson or reminder for a number of us to take note of in one way of another. Enjoy ...          Arrogance.          Intelligence, beauty, you name it. Katherine Cahill had it all. She was a girl with striking features that most girls had wished longingly for. Slender, delicate, Katherine was a sixteen-year-old girl, with fair porcelain skin, luxuriant jet-black hair and eyes of a deep violet.          Her eyes.          Those eyes of Katherine were bright, sparkling like diamonds, full of intelligence. Your first impression of Katherine would be a young lady of bedazzling beauty. However, do not judge a book by its cover. Below Katherine Cahill’s attractive appearance lies an unbecoming arrogance. When Katherine walked – she ...