Author: Belinda H

by Abigail L. (2nd Place Winner) “You have something that’s mine!” The voice hissed. As I ran, I could hear it breathing down my neck. I suddenly awoke, finding myself in bed. I pinched myself making sure. Then the closet door creaked open, and two bone chilling words were uttered: ”It’s mine!” Then everything went…

by Jaahnvi T. (3rd Place Winner) Seventeen It is my birthday. They brought a cake with 1 and 7 on it. Seventeen. My seventeen year old hands look strange.  The nurse says they’re normal for my age, but I’m seventeen! What does she mean? She rearranges the candles on my bed. Seven and one. Seventy-…

by Olivia J (3rd Place Winner) Beneath the swirling, misty, luster of the abandoned lighthouse, Demented demons lurked, Seeking the bloody organs  From victims of the Bubonic plague’s wrath. Snaking, bursting intestines Or crispy, blackened lungs. All who were near, Could only hear sinister, cackling laughs, Gushing rivers of lurid blood, And snapping juicy tibias.

by Stephanie Z. (1st Place Winner) Bleary, Dreary, so entirely Eerie. Open your glassy eyes, Deary, I hope you don’t feel Weary. My tea is poison but don’t get Teary, My cookies are cold but I have a Theory. Something about you seems hauntingly Leery, Mayhaps the way you still look Cheery, My deary, Miss….

by Victoria S. Happiness on the Table Stuffing, Potatoes, Turkey Late afternoon Uncles, Aunts, Grandparents, Cousins Pretty Sunsets Getting Along Once No Worries We are Finally Content Smiles and Laughter Stuffed to the Brim No One Left Out Finally, Freedom from Want!

by Carinne Z. And once the days of Thanksgiving are here the bells are rung, with joy and cheer. Families flock for dinner feast With everyone eating full, at least. A turkey’s served,  next comes pie;  stuffed meat with cranberry sauce arrive.  Talk followed up with laughter;  Catching up with each other,  the happy families…

by Ammar A. The appetizing smell filled our noses, And made us smile, The room so lively, One that made us want to stay a while; Laughter and happiness inside us all, As we nearly begin the feast, We enjoy ourselves and give thanks, For we are a whole family, That will never stop loving…

by Bridget M. It was a cool December morning around 7:40 a.m when Jamie went outside to see if the toad he had caught the previous day was still in his cage. The cage was hand made out of some string, wood and leaves. The toad he had caught was hopping around, trying to catch…