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Submitted to Contest #198
Hi. My name is Emily Hanshaw. I am 12 years old and I live in Northland. This is my story on how when I took a school trip, It’d take an unexpected turn. It was a crisp autumn morning when our school bus rumbled to life, ready to take us on a much-anticipated adventure. The destination? The sprawling countryside of Northland, known for its scenic beauty and rich historical landmarks. We were a group of wide-eyed high school students, eager to escape the confines of our classrooms and immerse ourselves in a day of exploration and discovery. L...
Submitted to Contest #195
David sat at his desk, staring at the pile of bills in front of him. He had been out of work for months and his savings were running low. He wasn't sure how he was going to make ends meet. As he sorted through the stack, he noticed a plain envelope that stood out among the others. It was addressed to him, but there was no return address. Curious, David tore open the envelope to find a check for $100,000. He couldn't believe it. Was this some kind of joke? He searched the envelope for any kind of explanation, but there was nothing. No note, n...
It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. Me and my sister, Molly, were sitting on the sidewalk of Buffalo, New York. We were left on the streets all alone after our parents died in a car crash from the tremendous snowfall. Molly was shivering in my arms, and I was shivering also. We used newspapers that people left on the sidewalk as blankets. People were so careless on these sidewalks. They littered so much! Once, me and Molly were asking for food, and this lady threw her e...
I am a new youth writer, but I hope you enjoy these stories! <3
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