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October 16, 2018

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The Man in the Well: Fifteen Years Later (A Short Story)

By Caitlin C Editor's note: This is a sequel to the 1995 short story, "The Man in the Well" by Ira Sher. Click HERE to read the original on Commonlit.org. Part 1: Reunion I was nine when I discovered the man in the well. I’m 24 now and still feel guilty. I was playing with my friends and found a man stuck inside of a well. I don’t know why I didn’t help. I decided it was time to make things right. I made a group call of all my childhood friends and told them to meet back at the well. Wendy was the first to arrive, then Arthur, Aaron, Grace, and Jason. They all had grown up but still had an evil little smirk on each of their faces. Robby was the only one who wasn’t here. He died of cancer when he was 19. “Guys, I think we have to make things right,” I said wearily. “Are you okay?” Wendy asked. Arthur nudged her as if to say, “Stop”. Wendy and Arthur were newlyweds, but Wen...

Movie Review: Ran (1985)

By Jagger N The following is a review of a 1985 film called Ran . It was directed by Akira Kurosawa and is widely regarded as a cinematic classic. Absolutely beautiful film. A piece of art with color use unlike anything I've ever seen before. I wish I could live in this place despite all of that fire and fighting, just seeing that landscape in real life would put you in a trance. As well as that, this narrative is also beautiful. A masterful retelling of Shakespeare's King Lear. A grand story that is huge in scale to match the actual scale of the rest of the film. So thoroughly entertaining as well. Definitely makes me want to watch more Kurosawa as this left me dumbfounded and really made me have a realization moment as to this other layer of film that I had yet to discover. This makes the debate of Kurosawa being the best director ever make total sense. This is a revolutionary film that went on to alter cinema as we know it. A truly breathtaking masterwork Rating: 99.5/100...

Original Artwork

By Abigail H Here's a sketch of a dragon by one of our staff members. Let us know what other types of art you'd like to see posted to The Sparta Spirit!

Mission 458 - A Book Written By a Student (Chapter 1)

By M.E (Major Elephant) This book is a work in progress, and will be shown one chapter at a time. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. All text shown below is a product of the author's imagination. Enjoy! Chapter One The train pulled away, and that's when Robert DaLinki realized that his brother, John, was not going to return for a long time. All Robert would get from his brother was a message that said, “I have gotten here safely, see you in six years!” John was on a top secret-mission that Robert knew nothing about, and he wished he knew a little more. Who knew what he might be doing? Robert walked out of the train station and to his car. He thought he heard someone behind him, so he turned around and saw a woman. She wore red all over, except her shoes, black high heels. “Hello Robe...

The Thing: Microfiction

By Wynn Ithapu The thing was a rabid beast. His mouth foaming with blood, he lurked, waiting for his next prey. He lured you in, let you believe you had a chance, only cut you down with his razor sharp talons, blood and cartilage flung everywhere, you run, but you’re too late. He will draw in others as well, those who know no better. He pounces. You get a clear view of his enormous maw, flesh from his last victim still jammed between his massive fangs. He keeps you awake at night, you’re wasting your limited strength to keep him tame. Help won’t be coming tonight. Again, you remember how you onced loved him. He was kind and caring. The two of you would spar for pleasure, and you introduced him to your friends. He was a plaything, back when you were young and naive, not yet the varlet that's running your life into the dirt. You must appease him now. You’re fighting for your life, yet he'll never comprehend what he’s done to you.

Thanksgiving Artwork

By Anonymous The Sparta Spirit would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!

Mission 458 - A Book Written By a Student (Chapter 2)

Chapter Two As they drove along the highway, Robert wondered if this was all just a trick. It wasn’t possible that Kelly Notsus knew what his brother was doing. If she did, she would probably be a co-worker with John. He glanced at her suspiciously, wondering if she is a robber. Robert lived in Missouri, so the crime rate was high, and murders and robbery were a common thing here. But her friendly face made him comfortable. They drove up Robert’s driveway and parked in the garage. They got out of the car and walked up the stairs into the house. It was a musty sort of place (it hadn’t been dusted in weeks, due to John packing so much) and there was plain grayish-blue colored paint on the walls. The couch was lifeless, with red leather covering it. They sat down on the couch. “Ok, so I’ll tell you now,” Kelly said, “listen carefully. I worked at AliensRCool Inc. for some time, and then I was fired for my suspicious activity. I wasn’t doing anything wrong, let me tell you, but...

Chips: The Game (Instructions)

By M.E. (Major Elephant) This is an original game that was designed by one of our members. Read below to find out how to play!

The Snow: a Poem

By LIMU EMU The sprinkles of snow scattering across the ground, All while I sit here at a desk. Pleading, yearning to go outside, To see the world as it once was. As the wisps of wind slow down, There is yet a flicker of hope remaining in my heart. Doomed we are, doomed. As the January after November starts to roll around, Must this be one of the last snows I’ll ever see?

Pollution: The Silent Killer (an AI-Generated Advertisement)

By M.E. (Major Elephant) This is the second piece in our experimental AI project. Using invideoAI, one of our members designed an advertisement to help reduce pollution and plastic waste. NOTE: Please do not contact the email address in the video. It is fake and not for contact purposes. Click below to see the finished product:

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