Madison "Maddy" Newton

Joined June 2022

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I'm a Stony Brook University graduate and a communications coordinator for the NYS Assembly. Writing is one of my passions, and Vocal has been a great creative outlet for me.

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The Music Box
The oldest teen in the house, I was the first to get home from school every day— still too young to drive a car, but old enough to take the bus alone each way.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Poets
That Stung
To everyone else, I was the lunatic. My friends and family watched in awe as I sprinted toward the water, arms flailing,
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Poets
Remembering the Pattern
...Lock every door. The thought borrows into my mind llike a parasite. Lock every door and pick out a knife. It's the same futile home-defense tricks
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Poets
The Best Party Ever
"I'm so excited," I said out loud, pushing the last thumb tack into place. Dozens of curled, multi-color streamers danced against the ceiling, the breeze from the window moving them to and fro.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Fiction
My Thoughts Scold Me. Content Warning.
...I got too carried away. The fog set in before I woke, some drinks heavy and frothy, others sweeter than honey, but every one contributed to the haze.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Poets
I Remember Something Pure
In a violet dress peppered with daisies, I dangle my bare, dirt-stained toes over our unfinished porch. We had hotdogs with
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Poets
Fall Whispers to Sacandaga
A hush falls over the trees and settles against the water, cool rippling across the lukewarm shallows. The lake is draining,
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Poets
"No One Will Save You" Took Me Completely By Surprise
I stumbled upon the film No One Will Save You while I was browsing Disney+ last night. Since I had watched the first two episodes of Alien: Earth, it popped up on my recommended list. I skimmed through the description, looked up some reviews and decided to give it a try.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Geeks
The Best Episodes of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. Top Story - August 2025.
***Author's Note*** Giving credit where it is due, I was inspired to create this list after reading a piece written by Cheryl E. Preston, called: "Scooby-Doo Where Are You: Some things have remained a mystery." A link to her written piece is here: https://todaysurvey.life/geeks/scooby-doo-where-are-you-some-things-have-remained-a-mystery.%3C/p%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cdiv class="css-1htaxga-Flex">
By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Geeks

Ranking Every Alien Franchise Movie From Best to Worst

***Author's Note*** I do not consider Alien vs. Predator or Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem cannon, nor do I believe they hold a candle to the true Alien films. They will not appear on this list, but let me know what you think of these non-cannon spinoffs!

By Madison "Maddy" Newton6 months ago in Geeks

The First Time I Shot a Deer. Content Warning.

***Author's Note*** Reader Discretion Advised I grew up hunting and learning about proper firearm safety. While I am proud to be a licensed hunter, I understand some readers who are not as familiar with hunting or the use of firearms might find this story disturbing.

By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 months ago in Humans

Now That July 4th is Over, I Can't Stop Thinking About Fall

A rustle of leaves, the slightest transition, changing colors, greens to yellows, crisper winds rolling in. Start-of-summer is closing, every plant and animal on a mission:

By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 months ago in Poets

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The Music Box

That Stung

Remembering the Pattern

The Best Party Ever

My Thoughts Scold Me. Content Warning.

I Remember Something Pure

Fall Whispers to Sacandaga

"No One Will Save You" Took Me Completely By Surprise

The Best Episodes of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. Top Story - August 2025.

Ranking Every Alien Franchise Movie From Best to Worst

The First Time I Shot a Deer. Content Warning.

Now That July 4th is Over, I Can't Stop Thinking About Fall

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