Unbelievable by Derek H.

Jim and Della woke up early to go for a walk through the town common. They both got ready and then ate breakfast together while they read the newspaper. It started out like any other morning. That was when they left for their walk just like they did every morning. They walked down the street and to the town common, which they crossed every morning never being disturbed. That was where the morning became different from every other morning. They got about half way across the common when it got very cold. Then Della suddenly fell. Jim helped her up, wondering what just happened. “Are you okay,” asked...

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Squire’s Tale by Jasen O.

“Grandpa, Grandpa! Could you read me a story, please?” Tommy asked his grandfather as he walked into his bedroom. “It’s way past your bedtime, sonny,” Tommy’s grandfather said. “Please? I’ll get to sleep right after it,” Tommy pleaded. “Well, alright, I guess it couldn’t hurt,” Tommy’s grandfather replied. “Way back when, a time when people believed magic and monsters still existed,” Tommy’s grandfather started. “Do monsters still live now?” Tommy asked with a fright. “No, no, not anymore, sonny, but before, many people believed they did,” Tommy’s grandfather explained. “Are you going to read me a story about back then, grandpa?” Tommy asked...

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Moonshine by Dan F.

The full moon behind the black silhouettes of the mighty forest pines had always evoked a strong deep instinct in Lance. It was so basic and primal; it felt like a calling from another life. It always put things in perspective. He had a clear view of the pines and stars from his bedroom window. More then 1000 times now he had fallen asleep while gazing at them. Tonight was no different. While here, the familiar sight had calmed him in times of hardship and stress. From his first day at his new school to the last day of summer, from the day he got his new dog, to the day it died from a car accident, from Christmas evening, to the day his brother...

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One Missed Shot by Matt C.

I placed the ball exactly where it had been before. Just like before I gauged the wind and slowly approached. Then I kicked as hard as I could. It had the same amount of spin as before and I just watched as it went into the upper corner of the goal. Why couldn’t that have happened last time. Why. What happened last time was just short of a disaster. I am a soccer player and I’m really good judging by what I’ve accomplished. I had just made the Russian national soccer team and was being called great. All of Russia was obsessed with soccer because they thought I was the key to a World Cup. Then we started the World Cup and we advanced through the ranks. I was scoring multiple goals every game. My specialty was free kicks and my accuracy was called deadly. Then the game for the gold came and...

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A Drink to Remember and Another to Forget by Kay T.

As the New Jersey sun sunk below the horizon, they sat around the dwindling fire as they watched the embers fiery red glow diminish. No words were spoken aloud, but among them everything was understood. No one could understand why this had happened. Such a tragedy on what was supposed to be the best time of their lives. One thing is for certain, this would live with these individuals for the rest of their days. “Ring” the last bell sounded as the members of Rock Ridge High School fled from the building. That was the last bell of high school that the seniors would have to obey. A group of the senior class, John, Maria, Lewis, Colin, Stacey and Todd walked stealthily out of the double doors. “Gee, can’t believe this is the last day” Todd said looking back at their old high school....

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The Newman’s Vacation by John B.

“Come on you two get up, we have to leave soon so we can make it to the airport on time!” “Alright we’ll be down for breakfast in a few minutes,” said Sara and Justin. “I’m so excited it’s finally time for us to go on vacation to Ireland,” said Justin. The two young 9 year old twins quickly ran down the creaky steps with their big blue luggage bags. “You’ll have to eat breakfast in the car, so grab a box of Poptarts and drinks,” said their dad. Everyone was in the red Dodge Caravan within 40 minutes. “So how long will it take to get to Ireland from Connecticut, mom?” said Sara? “To long”, said Sara’s mom. “Hey can you pass me some Poptarts,”...

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Half Empty To Half Full by Brian R.

Walking down Redwood Street, Darren Patten kept his head down, making sure he made no eye contact with anyone walking the opposite way. Feeling his phone vibrate, he reached deep in his pocket to see who was calling him. When he saw that it was his mother, he ignored the call, shaking his head with disappointment. A few minutes ago, he had come running out of his house on the verge of tears, due to his parents fighting once again. Many times it had been over something foolish, but this time it was serious. Just last night, Darren’s father had come home acting differently, almost guilty. In the morning his mother found many clues leading to the...

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Suicidal Sunday by Kaitlyn B.

It was late afternoon, and sunlight spilled onto Ellia’s face. She was 24 years old, with somewhat tanned skin. Her eyes were blue like the sea, and she had long wavy blonde hair. It was Sunday, and only thirteen hours had passed since her brother, Ned, had died. She hadn’t been able to get a full night of sleep before something interrupted her from her temporary disconnection to her troubled life. It sounded like air rushing quickly out of something. Next there was a gross smell, and Ellia knew something was wrong. She quickly got up and followed the quiet breezy sound. Down the hall and in her bed she found a small metal sphere with gas coming out! She quickly grabbed it, the cold metal freezing her hands. Ellia turned and threw it out her window, not caring that she didn’t...

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