by Sam, Grade 12 Lightning tore into the inky sky. The clouds’ glittering hues resembled flowing silver that spun while emanating ripples. A young woman named Sarah opened the wooden door to the house; her skin was almost transparent in the light, and green and blue veins surrounded her neck like candy ropes. The greenContinueContinue reading “The Garden of Earthly Delights”
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Stories
by Sharmila, Grade 11 I love stories. The dragons. The magic. The princesses in ball gowns. The white knights on horses. The simple, Oreo-like division between good and evil. For all the time I spend in these storylands, I haven’t been able to bring any part of them over to my significantly less interesting world.ContinueContinue reading “Stories”
Alice’s Fall
by Anonymous Her long hair beat across her face as she fell, the violent wind stinging her cheeks rosy. Her body pierced through the air like a cannon, sinking deeper into the blackness. She opened her eyes again to the fall. She could see the prickly weeds and crumbling dirt of the ground surrounding herContinueContinue reading “Alice’s Fall”
The Beautiful Chandelier
by Sondre, Grade 10 When he lifted up the dusty sail, the room was filled with a strange light, I did not see it directly but he did. The red and green light, like a strange aurora, filled his eyes and took over its brown colour. As if he was hypnotised, he slowly let goContinueContinue reading “The Beautiful Chandelier”
The Murder of the Lawson Family
by Anonymous “Billie Jean is NOT MY LOVER,” Michael seemed to bellow in Noelle’s ear. “SHE’S JUST A GIRL THAT CLAIMS THAT I AM THE OOOONE,” Noelle continued, belting the lyrics she had been raised to until the grumble in her stomach started to drown out the blare in her ears. With a huff, sheContinueContinue reading “The Murder of the Lawson Family”
A Light in the Dark
by Maya, Grade 9
A Strange Feeling
by Adama, Grade 10 My heart is beating out of rhythm and almost out of my chest And I find myself pacing back and forth unable to rest. I try to stand still as best as I can, But seeing I’m unable to, I proceed to scan. I look at my surroundings from the floorsContinueContinue reading “A Strange Feeling”
Dandelions
By Sondre, Grade 9 The dead stood tall but the conflict was over, and we were still here, at least some of us. The rain that was once bullets and artillery was now hail in the whipping wind twisting through the ruins. The streets cracked and burnt from the tracks of tanks and their subsequentContinueContinue reading “Dandelions”
Glass Through the Looking
Artwork by Spade, Grade 10 By Raquel, Grade 10 They say it’s beautiful. But then again, they say a lot of things. They say that through the looking glass, lies Wonderland. They obviously haven’t been here. Mirrors, portals. Hundreds. Everywhere, anywhere. And they all have demons. They dwell in the darkness. Exist solely to torment.ContinueContinue reading “Glass Through the Looking”
Lancelot
Art by Isabel, Grade 10 By Josie, Grade 10 Lancelot rode in on horse,Sturdy, strong, and fair,Hooves heard throughout CamelotInforming he is there.His armor glittering in the sun,Down his back, long hair,As regal as a man could look,But a grim look he bears. To see his radiant king. Entering the castle now,The white knight walksContinueContinue reading “Lancelot”
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