Layla

Layla let out a sharp screech as she landed beak first on the cold metal catwalk. Looking up from her embarrassing position, she saw her brother glaring down at her trying hold back a laugh. “You missed me again!” said Kaar. He couldn’t restrain himself any longer and spread his colorful wings as wide as they could go. The shrill cackling sound that followed echoed throughout the large corridor the catwalk was suspended in and annoyed Layla to no end. “Are you done yet?” she asked. Layla was back

Ava woke up to the sound of wind chimes, and the scattering sun over her eyelids and knew she was safe back in her bed. She hugged the pillow and blanket with relief that she was out of that nightmare. Her forehead was dripping with sweat. When she lowered her hand from her head, she seen dirt caked in her fingernails. Ava threw the blanket off her; her robe was gone, and she had a sweater over bra and underwear. She must be sleepwalking now. She jumped up to head for the bath. Her dreams plagued

provide a detailed persona profile. Creative Layla is the persona profile develop for the first target audience. Layla is a 19 year old sophomore at the University of the Ozarks from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Layla is an active member of the Aerie yearbook and possess editing, writing, and photography skills. She is committed to the organization and sets time in her schedules to attend events and take pictures of the students’ life on campus. In addition, Layla enjoys to work together and brainstorm ideas

Seventeen-year-old Layla had never tried drugs before. Then, she began dating Doug, a boy two years her senior, and things changed. Her mother didn’t like her daughter’s new boyfriend, but that didn’t stop Layla from seeing him. She would sneak around with him, and though her mother warned her about how he was too old and a bad influence, Layla dismissed the admonitions. After all, Doug had been nice enough-surprising her with flowers, saying nice things, and taking her to school. One morning, though

Baby Teeth, a play written by Layla Merritt focuses on a man named Michael, who is a black male in his early 20’s with a very young appearance. Since Michael comes across as a young boy and is seen as a baby to those around him, as a result, he struggles to get others to see that he is no longer a boy, but rather a grown man. Throughout the play, Michael has several encounters that make him want to alter his appearance. He desires to appear older than what others see of him because he wants for everyone

Baby Teeth, a play written by Layla Merritt focuses on a man named Michael, who is a black male in his early 20’s with a very young appearance. Since Michael comes across as a young boy he is seen as a baby to those around him, as a result, he struggles to get others to see that he is no longer a boy, but rather a grown man. Throughout the play, Michael has several encounters that make him want to alter his appearance. He desires to appear older than what others see of him because he wants for everyone

of high and low level activities for the campers to engage in. Layla was fully functional and able to participate in all activities assigned. Her physical capabilities were within normal limits for her age group. Layla did injure her ankle at camp; however, she maintained full mobility, and it did not prevent her from future activities. Layla engaged in all exercises with the other campers and performed exceptionally. At home, Layla is active and participates in softball. She is responsible for

The story of Layla and Majnun is one of divine love and devotion, a story of two lovers that ends up tragically with their death. A story that can be compared to one of Shakespeare popular play; the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Although in both stories the lovers fall in love at a glance, get separated, and then die tragically, their stories differ in multiple ways. One Layla and Majnun setting are the Arabian Desert while Romeo and Juliet's setting is in Verona Italy. Secondly Romeo and Juliet are

FADE IN: BLACK: The laughter and chatter of elementary aged children fill the dark screen. A bus squeaks to a halt. LAYLA (V.O) Yesterday at school Ms. Cunningham called me a pest. When I got home I tried asking mommy what that meant, but she was on her phone with the electric people. They turned our lights off last night. It was really cold, but mommy helped me and Gabby stay warm. Today, when I got back to school I asked Ms. Cunningham what a pest was and she said to put my head down and do my

The book focuses on Layla Amin, a 17-year-old Muslim-American girl who finds herself locked up in the first internment camp, Mobius, with her parents. A theme of standing up for yourself to make your own change is demonstrated throughout the book as Layla recruits new friends within the camp to help her attempt to gain their freedom. First, even before arriving at Mobius, Layla isn’t going quietly like her parents. The man who arrested them is the father of Ivy, someone Layla knew since they were