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Furious Fire

by Sadie Robb

Published January 7, 2016

Scars are a part of you; they never go away. All scars have a story. Whether it’s funny, sad, or scary—the story’s always there. My scar’s story is one of pain and despair; a story...

Magical Words

by Elise Arancio

Published January 7, 2016

You wouldn’t think that two girls who were so different could become friends, but somehow, Litzy and I did. I rubbed my eyes with sleepy fingers as I stared into the mirror. An eleven-year-old girl...

Wolf in the Woods

by Kira Householder

Published January 7, 2016

Mom and Dad were asleep. I had to wait a whole three hours after I went to my bedroom to sneak downstairs. Who knew that after kids fall asleep, parents stay up until midnight? Sprinting...

In My Own Backyard

by Melissa Birchfield

Published January 7, 2016

The first day of summer vacation, I made a beeline for the library. I checked out as many books as I could and trudged home with a bulging book bag. Swinging open the front door,...

Memories and Beginnings

by Melissa Birchfield

Published January 7, 2016

The doorbell’s ring still echoed in my head. I stood on the third step of the stairs that led up to the bedrooms and leaned my body all the way out. That way I could...

Jump

by Melissa Louie

Published January 7, 2016

Gary Evans stared down at the tiny world below as the plane soared over the lush Californian Redwood Forest. The trees had climbed upward noticeably more since the last time Gary had been in a...

The Right Wing

by Anika Joshi

Published January 7, 2016

Dream of Dancing

by Greta Kvittem

Published January 7, 2016

I had never even thought about what I could do with ballet in my life. It was always just there. A little part of my life, one small piece of the pie of my world;...

My Father’s Doves

by Jenny Li

Published January 7, 2016

Running to the market, my father clutched the bagful of coins to his chest. On the leather bag was sewn “,” horse, in Chinese, the only gift that his father had given him before the...

Moonlight Waltz

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Ella Staats

“Kalie, have you practiced your flute yet?” My mother’s voice squeezed under my bedroom door and rang in my ears. “Not yet…” I answered. I knew what was coming next. “Well, do it now. Dinner’s in twenty minutes, and I know you want to watch TV before you go to bed, so you’d better get practicing or you’ll miss your program.

Furious Fire

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Sadie Robb

Scars are a part of you; they never go away. All scars have a story. Whether it’s funny, sad, or scary—the story’s always there. My scar’s story is one of pain and despair; a story in which fears are faced and lessons are learned, all from one little spark. Our summer stays at my family’s beautiful country home were always my favorite part of the year.

Magical Words

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Elise Arancio

Wolf in the Woods

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Kira Householder

Mom and Dad were asleep. I had to wait a whole three hours after I went to my bedroom to sneak downstairs. Who knew that after kids fall asleep, parents stay up until midnight? Sprinting down the path, my mind wandered to Jack. He would be upset that I was late but happy I had brought him the meat he requested. I got to the edge of a grove of trees and slowed my pace.

In My Own Backyard

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Melissa Birchfield

The first day of summer vacation, I made a beeline for the library. I checked out as many books as I could and trudged home with a bulging book bag. Swinging open the front door, I dove for the couch. I slung my book bag off my aching shoulder and rummaged inside it, retrieving the first book I touched. With barely a glance at the cover, I curled up on the couch and launched into the story.

Memories and Beginnings

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Melissa Birchfield

The doorbell’s ring still echoed in my head. I stood on the third step of the stairs that led up to the bedrooms and leaned my body all the way out. That way I could see the mirror that hung in the foyer next to the front door. I heard Mom wheel the rolling chair back from the computer and walk to the door. My older sister, Alexa Kate, ran from the den to join her, her sandy hair flying.

Jump

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Melissa Louie

Gary Evans stared down at the tiny world below as the plane soared over the lush Californian Redwood Forest. The trees had climbed upward noticeably more since the last time Gary had been in a plane on the same journey before, only three months ago. Only last time, he hadn’t found the courage to jump.

The Right Wing

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Anika Joshi

Kelsey crouched lower in the grass. A beautiful quail (coturnix octumix japonica) strutted pompously around her pond. Kelsey raised her binoculars and magnified the kingly bird. She could see all its tail feathers, from the soft browns to the deep whites. She carefully crept closer. The bird was like a mini-peacock. She pictured it in the store. Peacock—now travel size!

Dream of Dancing

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Greta Kvittem

I had never even thought about what I could do with ballet in my life. It was always just there. A little part of my life, one small piece of the pie of my world; twice a week, five o’clock to seven o’clock, barre to center. I wasn’t on pointe shoes yet, either. Ballet was just a hobby. * * * I slouch down in my white shag lounge chair and sigh.

My Father’s Doves

Story Published January 7, 2016 by Jenny Li

Running to the market, my father clutched the bagful of coins to his chest. On the leather bag was sewn “,” horse, in Chinese, the only gift that his father had given him before the war. He hurried across town, walking under the wood sign with the words “Tai City” etched on it and following the path, which he knew by heart.

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