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  • Loki, the Master of Deception, Mischief, and Trickery

    Loki, the Master of Deception, Mischief, and Trickery
    2024/10/19
    10 分
  • The Game Master

    The Game Master
    2024/10/18
    This excerpt recounts the author's experiences navigating the dangerous streets of 1970s Boston, encountering drug trafficking, violence, and the manipulative "Game Master" who taught him the harsh realities of survival. The author recounts encounters with criminals, including a close call with a heroin stash, a near-fight with a martial arts expert, and an unsettling meeting with the Game Master who led him into the world of drug dealing. The story explores themes of street smarts, survival, and the consequences of making choices in a ruthless environment.

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    7 分
  • Tragedy and Triumph

    Tragedy and Triumph
    2024/10/18
    The text recounts the author’s experiences growing up in Boston in the 1970s, highlighting the influence of his Wing Chun martial arts training and the complex environment he navigated. The author describes his initial training, emphasizing its physical and spiritual aspects, and recounts his involvement in a world of street hustle, where he encountered figures like “The Player” and “the businessman.”

    The narrative also delves into the author’s family dynamics, including his father’s infidelity and his mother’s struggle to raise a large family in poverty. Throughout the text, the author reflects on the lessons he learned about life, resilience, and the importance of finding inner strength amidst difficult circumstances.

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    9 分
  • Racial Tensions explode in 1975 Boston

    Racial Tensions explode in 1975 Boston
    2024/10/15
    The text recounts the author's experiences with racial tensions in Boston during the implementation of desegregation busing in the 1970s. The author shares their personal encounters with racism, initially experiencing prejudice in South Boston and Charlestown, but later finding acceptance and diversity at Brighton High School.

    This transition is highlighted by the author's friendship with a Chinese student who introduces them to Wing Chun, a Chinese martial art, expanding the author's worldview and prompting personal growth. The author's journey reflects the complexities of race relations during this period, showcasing both the challenges and opportunities of desegregation and the transformative power of unexpected friendships.


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    7 分
  • First day of school 1973

    First day of school 1973
    2024/10/15
    The text is an excerpt from a personal memoir, reflecting on the author's first year at a new high school in Boston in 1973. The author recounts their initial experiences navigating the school, including an unexpected encounter with a fellow student who casually offered them marijuana. The author's initial refusal highlights the commonality of drug use among students at the time, and their apprehension towards the drug "dope" further emphasizes the cultural context surrounding drug use in the 1970s.

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    4 分
  • Downtown Boston-Cultural Shock

    Downtown Boston-Cultural Shock
    2024/10/15
    Downtown Boston-Cultural Shock
    Discovering how to navigate Boston streets in 1973

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    6 分
  • A Fight, A Bullet, and A Brush with Death: My Summer in Newark

    A Fight, A Bullet, and A Brush with Death: My Summer in Newark
    2024/10/12
    A Fight, A Bullet, and A Brush with Death: My Summer in Newark

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    10 分
  • THE WARMTH OF HOME

    THE WARMTH OF HOME
    2024/10/12
    The Warmth of Home, the Cold of Reality: A Story of Family, Faith, and Betrayal"

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    5 分