Question 4: “Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?” The single dimple on my cheek emerged as my eyes sparkled at the thought of the heaven locked away behind this door. The golden knob gleamed beneath my tense palm and without further hesitation I stepped inside. Greeted by the sweet scent of serenity, I could not contain myself. My hands stroked the velvety red...

What do you want to be when you grow up? At first, there was only one answer: everyone wanted to be a king. With the power to command a loyal band of brothers to raid surrounding lands, loot cities, and gain respect after each notorious victory, it was no wonder my twelve-year old cousin’s eyes always lit up at the thought. Now, he is a little prince of the Maniac Latin Disciples Nation, one of the largest street gangs...

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