Alexa Pei

“The Missing Ingredient” by Alexa Pei

Submitted to Contest #270

Maria loved to be in the kitchen. The small space was always filled with the sound of something: the sizzling of onions hitting hot oil, the bubbling of sauces simmering, and the occasional clatter of a spoon against a dish. Today, though, the room felt different. The chopping of vegetables was slower, her movements more careful as she prepared rice with chicken, a dish she had made countless times before. But something wasn’t right. The recipe lay on the counter, fragile and worn from years of use. It was her grandmother’s recipe, written i...

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“The Final Battle” by Alexa Pei

Arlamina was once a land of beauty and peace, where the skies were bright, forests thrived, and rivers sparkled like silver threads. But those days were gone. The Shadow King, a man who had once been human but had turned himself into a being of pure darkness, now ruled the land. Using forbidden magic, he spread fear and misery across Arlamina, covering it in a veil of shadow. Yet, even in these dark times, there was hope—hope in the form of Alexander, the last of the Elemental Guardians. Alexander was born with a rare gift: the power to cont...

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“The True Meaning of Holiday Magic” by Alexa Pei

Submitted to Contest #229

“It’s Christmas Eve!” said ten-year-old Maria Roger cheerfully.  All her siblings shouted in excitement. Christmas was their favorite holiday of the year. Two weeks away from school?! What a deal! But not just that. They get to open gifts and enjoy time with family.  The Roger family thought it would be a good idea to host a skiing party with friends and relatives. Around twenty people arrived at the spot where the party started, Hansan Ski Main. After they had gotten all bundled up with sweaters and put on their skis, everyone w...

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“The Culinary Catastrophe” by Alexa Pei

Submitted to Contest #218

The Culinary Catastrophe      By Alexa P.  It was an ordinary Sunday night out with my family and my friends. We were famished and desperate for some food, so we decided on a place we had never been to, the Cheesecake Factory. The advertisements online had piqued my interest, and I was so excited to try it.  As we drove closer to the restaurant, the big red The Cheesecake Factory sign filled me with ecstasy. We got a table and my mouth was already watering when I saw the pictures of the food on the menu. Th...

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“The Mysterious Disaster” by Alexa Pei

Submitted to Contest #210

  The Mysterious Disaster                                      By Alexa P. I woke up with a startle. There was a loud bang in my house in the middle of the night. I brushed it off, thinking it was one of my parents, but the noise continued. I was creeped out and pulled my covers over my head. I knew everybody had woken up, so I went out to look....

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“A Life-Changing Journey to Africa” by Alexa Pei

    My Life-Changing Journey to Africa                               By Alexa P. My journey to Africa was a thrilling and eye-opening adventure. Africa's 30 million square kilometers expanse made it a unique and memorable destination and one that I will never forget. Not many people, especially my age, get the chance to visit this beautiful continent. So, when ...

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