Literary
Literary Spotlight
The most-liked works on YWS — all-time leaders, or the standouts from any day or month since 2008.
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Top 100 Other of All Time
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This does reference Harry Potter and Twilight and Percy Jackson but shouldn't spoil anything
- 150 likes
- 51 replies
- 1147 views
- Other · Humor » Teen Fiction
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This was so totally an English assignment.Act I: Tibalt and JulietTibalt: Yo, Juliet.Juliet: ‘Sup, cuz?Tibalt: Wel I wuz ch@n wit Abraham n do u wnt to kno wut those gud ...
- 144 likes
- 96 replies
- 1606 views
- Other · General
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is all true...you've all done it.
- 85 likes
- 27 replies
- 690 views
- Other · General
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If you can't relate to this you may need to leave this site.
- 55 likes
- 19 replies
- 325 views
- Other · Humor » Realistic
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This is incredibly rough and my point could probably be better stated. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
- 46 likes
- 12 replies
- 397 views
- Other · Politics » Realistic
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Don't change. Well, you can change, Just not because someone told you you Had to.
- 44 likes
- 52 replies
- 61 views
- Other · General » Realistic
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I just found this. I wrote it before joining YWS. Hope you like it.
- 41 likes
- 10 replies
- 295 views
- Other · Humor » Realistic
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Thank you so much to everyone that has liked this!! Twice on the Literary Spotlight! I love you all!!!
- 40 likes
- 14 replies
- 323 views
- Other · Other » Literature
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You know you wanna read it...
- 39 likes
- 14 replies
- 269 views
- Other · Fanfiction
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My honest opinions about being nerdy. Please read and review to pieces.
- 33 likes
- 20 replies
- 396 views
- Other · Realistic » Other
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This is sort of a rant. It is a description of all the pent up emotions I've been feeling inside.
- 32 likes
- 13 replies
- 248 views
- Other · Realistic » Other
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I think we all do this sometimes.
- 32 likes
- 16 replies
- 336 views
- Other · General » Narrative
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As I wrote this small piece for a school project, I thought that the people on YWS should know about this issue as well. The issue of the "R-Word".
- 27 likes
- 25 replies
- 559 views
- Other · Realistic » Culture
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Me making a story out of a script that I made for my English final
- 24 likes
- 6 replies
- 204 views
- Other · Satire » Humor
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It’ll be ur first time reviewing this type, I guess.
- 24 likes
- 7 replies
- 156 views
- Other · General
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Sorry if you are offended because of your instrument description. I made fun of my instrument as well though. ;)
- 23 likes
- 11 replies
- 188 views
- Other · Humor
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For those who were curious. I don't mind if you think I'm lying. It's probably best that way.
- 22 likes
- 7 replies
- 253 views
- Other · Other » Realistic
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Poking fun at conservative culture. Classic fairytales "re-written" for a Republican audience.
- 22 likes
- 5 replies
- 175 views
- Other · Satire » Politics
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I used a scene in Star Wars number 6 to write this, and then changed something rather BIG about it. First time writing fan-fic so please review!
- 21 likes
- 14 replies
- 269 views
- Other · Fanfiction » Action / Adventure
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Do you ever have problems remembering things from your story?
- 21 likes
- 6 replies
- 206 views
- Other · Humor » Realistic
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Something true from my heart. Please don't review this.
- 20 likes
- 2 replies
- 200 views
- Other · General
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Fancy a go?
- 18 likes
- 6 replies
- 171 views
- Other · Humor » Fantasy
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idk if this is in poetry, essay, or other. But I always go for poetry so why not try Other.
- 17 likes
- 4 replies
- 131 views
- Other · General
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This is a slightly humorous piece written in composition class guiding the reader in the task of sneaking into his or her room.
- 17 likes
- 6 replies
- 158 views
- Other · Humor » Other
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I just wanted to write to the people who don't feel like they're wanted.
- 17 likes
- 11 replies
- 214 views
- Other · General
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It's not a sadness. I'm not sad. It's just a sunkenness-- a lethargy--that makes one heavy with existence. To put it simply, "I am here, but I feel nothing."
- 17 likes
- 36 replies
- 2 views
- Other · Other » Other
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*Warning, this paper is unpredictable, may make your head explode.*
- 17 likes
- 18 replies
- 178 views
- Other · Other
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Beware Olaf. He watches you in you're~
- 17 likes
- 11 replies
- 199 views
- Other · Realistic
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A twist on the Ten Reasons trend!
- 17 likes
- 5 replies
- 152 views
- Other · Other » Humor
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A very messy telling of my past.
- 15 likes
- 3 replies
- 128 views
- Other · Realistic
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Plz add spelling part with your review...Thanks...
- 15 likes
- 5 replies
- 155 views
- Other · Humor
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I just wrote a letter to my future kid and things got pretty emotional. Enjoy!
- 15 likes
- 7 replies
- 126 views
- Other · Other » Realistic
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The annual struggle for kids...
- 15 likes
- 10 replies
- 131 views
- Other · Humor » Satire
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Many are saying I'm writing poetry again. They would be correct!
- 15 likes
- 7 replies
- 138 views
- Other · Nature
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in 'other' because it's not a real essay
- 14 likes
- 5 replies
- 140 views
- Other · Culture » Politics
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Think you have what it takes to survive middle school? You might want some tips, just in case you get blindsided by lockers and PE class.
- 14 likes
- 6 replies
- 140 views
- Other · Humor » Other
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From the beginning, you were always a winner to me.
- 14 likes
- 3 replies
- 94 views
- Other · General
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A Parody of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"
- 14 likes
- 4 replies
- 186 views
- Other · Politics » Humor
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Well, it's one way to make a statement.....
- 13 likes
- 12 replies
- 168 views
- Other · Realistic » Other
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The Left Brain vs. The Right Brain. Left Brain for logic, Right Brain for creativity. Which side will win.
- 13 likes
- 11 replies
- 158 views
- Other · Humor
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When tempted, know you are held.
- 13 likes
- 6 replies
- 126 views
- Other · General
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The inability to sleep can be especially lousy.
- 11 likes
- 2 replies
- 96 views
- Other · General
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I didn’t want to cry for myself.
- 11 likes
- 3 replies
- 72 views
- Other · General
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Life isn't always about a living being.
- 11 likes
- 4 replies
- 144 views
- Other · General
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Eat your vegetables | also idk what to label this as so idk | sorry not sorry its not a poem | i like the metaphors hehe
- 11 likes
- 3 replies
- 121 views
- Other · Narrative » Realistic
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You have to text your partner, but you have no idea what to say! And this mess is you negotiating what to say. With yourself. Talking to yourself...
- 11 likes
- 4 replies
- 60 views
- Other · Humor » Romantic
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This was for a scholarship competition. 250 words or less, so I had to limit the amount, otherwise I would really have fun with this and write a book.
- 11 likes
- 3 replies
- 65 views
- Other · Humor
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Just me, talking to God!
- 10 likes
- 2 replies
- 112 views
- Other · Realistic » Realistic
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I don't even know what this is. Please be nice.
- 10 likes
- 3 replies
- 75 views
- Other · Narrative » Health
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How many Netflix fans out there? What is your experience?
- 10 likes
- 5 replies
- 136 views
- Other · Humor » Realistic
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So, I'm not even sure if this is where this should go, if I should categorize under some other title or not, but what I know is that you guys ...
- 9 likes
- 4 replies
- 1 views
- Other · General
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I can't think of a description that won't give something away. Sorry.
- 9 likes
- 9 replies
- 100 views
- Other · General » Other
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Just a short concept.
- 9 likes
- 5 replies
- 98 views
- Other · General » Other
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this actually basically just consists of guilt trips
- 9 likes
- 6 replies
- 199 views
- Other · Dramatic » Realistic
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I should be able to control myself.
- 9 likes
- 6 replies
- 118 views
- Other · Narrative
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A relaxing piece about the beauty of the forest.
- 9 likes
- 4 replies
- 74 views
- Other · Realistic » Other
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A thing I wrote to a fictional character to make myself feel better about him
- 9 likes
- 7 replies
- 95 views
- Other · Romantic » Fanfiction
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Crystal's funny moments. Taken from memes, roleplays, novels, etc.
- 9 likes
- 7 replies
- 115 views
- Other · Humor » Fanfiction
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This is a place to post YOUR original work that may not fit in the other categories. Please make sure that you did it yourself. If this is not your ...
- 8 likes
- 6 replies
- 318 views
- Other · General
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Lia is the girl in the pink cloak.
- 8 likes
- 4 replies
- 106 views
- Other · Fantasy » Romantic
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This is to all of those who have suffered heartbreak. These words of advice may not be helpful to all but I hope they are helpful to some.
- 8 likes
- 2 replies
- 49 views
- Other · Narrative » Romantic
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"Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect."
- 8 likes
- 8 replies
- 93 views
- Other · General » Realistic
