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“Follow Your Dreams (Part Two)” by Avery G.

Alissa Robertson was in her space-shuttle, nervously piloting her ship to the moon. Her hands were sweaty, and she was wondering if she could make the three day trip. She would have co-pilots, of course, managing from the ground when taking her naps, but she was always wondering what would happen if she would suddenly fall asleep or faint.Alissa communicated with the people, occasionally just asking if she was on the right track. Her ship was meticulously planned to meet the moon at just the right time.She concentrated on remembering her tra...

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“My Sworn Enemy” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #56

“Emma?” My little sister shook me on my shoulders. “It’s time to get up!”“Ugh.” I groaned. “Humph. C’mon Olive, just a few more minutes?”“Mom says to get up now.”“Okay, fine! I’ll be up in a minute!” I said. My sister ran out of my room. She is seven, but she acts like a three-year-old.I sighed. I am definitely not a morning person. Today is my first day of school. Well, of seventh grade. I’ve already done a year of middle school, so I know what to expect. Well, sort of.I have new teachers and harder subjects. I have a best friend,...

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“The Mysterious Note” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #55

 “Mommy, can I please go to the meeting tonight?”“No, honey. You’re not old enough.”“I’m seven!”“Elora, conversation is closed.”Elora awoke to her alarm buzzing fiercely. It was 7:00 in the morning, but it was still too early for her. That dream, that memory; she didn’t remember it at all. She sighed. It was all the past. Look towards the future.Elora got up and had her morning cup of coffee. Black, with a splash of cream. Just how she liked it. She went outside and relaxed on her front porch. Elora finished her cup, and went back ...

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“Good Friends Are Important ” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #54

Present day. I messed up. I messed up so badly.Alexandra Maffindale was locked in her room. She was sitting on her bed, desperately trying to figure out her life. I can’t go back. She thought. I’ve made too many mistakes. A knock on her door made her start up quickly.“Alex?” A voice asked. “You there?” There was silence for a moment.“Yeah.” Alex whispered. Then she said louder. “Yeah. I’m here.”“Olivia is on the phone. You wanna talk to her?”“No!” Alex yelled.“Whoa, okay. Dinner’s in 10 minutes.”Alex heard footsteps walking down the stairs. ...

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“Here We Go Again” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #53

It was a hot summer Sunday, and I was already ready for winter. I was in my house, a nice two-story suburban home. We lived in a nice neighborhood that had a community pool. There were a lot of nice families and kids here. The thing was, all of my friends that lived here were on vacation. So here I was, bored and at home.“Mom,” I asked. “Can we please turn on the air conditioner? It’s so humid.”“No, Claire.” She answered, making cookies in the kitchen. “We need to save money. Go cool yourself off at the pool.”I pouted. “Mom, I have no one to...

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“Follow Your Dreams (Part One)” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #52

I can’t do this. I can’t do this. I can’t do this!Alissa Robertson was in the bathroom, locked in a stall. She was sweaty and pale. She had thrown up 3 times, and she still felt terrible. Takeoff was in 3 hours. She wasn’t ready. She will never be ready. “Alissa?” A soft voice called from the other side of the door, knocking. “Are you there? The Daily Galette and other newspapers want to interview you. This is your big day!”“Umm, yes.” Alissa’s shaky voice said. “I-I’ll be out there in a second.”“Okay Alissa. Just call if you need ...

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“Pulchra es Stellas” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #51

“Chloe! Bedtime!” My mom said.“Yes mom! I’ll be down there in a minute!” I yelled back at her.I took a few more moments to look through my telescope. It was clearer tonight, though light pollution was still annoying me. I found all the normal constellations, Ursa Major, part of Orion, and Taurus (The Bull). I would have found more, if I didn’t have my stupid bedtime. My mom is strict. Nine o-clock. I started to get up from my spot on the fire escape. It was a perfect spot for my telescope, as it was small and easily accessible. I a...

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“Different Moments of Our Lives” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #50

1. Hannah AbbotsonI was walking in my favorite park. It was close to sundown, and the beautiful sun was slowly drifting down towards the horizon. I was walking my dog, named Todo. He was a small, cute dog⎯easy to take care of. But, he pooped a lot. We had to walk him every day.I was leisurely walking, when there was a couple in front of me. They were the kissy kind, every second smooching. It was⎯interesting. Cool. I quickly looked away.I am 12. My parents think it’s good for kids to be independent, so they give me certain privileges that ot...

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“Treehouses and Friends” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #50

“Thud. Thud. Thud.” The hammer bounces up and down while I hammer a nail into place. It goes all the way in, but it’s sort of bent.I hammer it on the side, trying to straighten it out, and it works. Well, a little bit.I sit up. I look around at all of my handiwork. Almost done. I thought to myself. I’ll take a break now.I stand up, careful not to bang my head on the ceiling, and use the ladder to get down to the ground. It’s a standard metal ladder, the kind you would use to get to the roof of your house or something.I’m on the ground. ...

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“The Room Where it Happens” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #49

Oh great. This is my 2nd time that I’ve been sent to the principal's office today, and it’s only eleven o’clock! Okay, to be honest, it wasn’t me. I mean, Chris was passing the note to me! It was in plain sight!I sigh.“Matthew, principal's office. Now.” My teacher, Mr. Kinsy says to me.“Yes sir!” I salute and head out the door.I walk to the office waiting room. The office is only a few doors down, but it feels like a long way. I walk in.“Mr. Matthew. Here again?” Ms. Hembrert, the office supervisor, asks me while raising her eyebro...

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“Family First, Comics Second” by Avery G.

Submitted to Contest #48

 “Ding-dong!” The doorbell rings as I walk into my favorite store. It’s musty smell reaches towards me and the walls filled with comic books and posters welcome me.“Why, if it isn’t my favorite customer, Sammie! Looking for a new comic book?” The shop's owner, Mr. Jones, says to me in his gruff voice while organizing some books on the shelf.“Good afternoon, Mr. Jones!” I say, walking toward him,“ Yes! I was wondering if you had any new comic books. I reread all of mine that I have at home, and I’m looking for more!”“ A new book just cam...

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