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“Forever Your Friend, Tommy ” by Kay (:

Tommy was nervous, hearts were flying around, gangs of gaggling girls. Each passing in groups. Why did girls always travel in groups? The halls were filled with whispers whenever one of the football players walked by. He looked anxiously around, trying to find the unforgettable bush of curly brown hair through the mass of people. She was as difficult to find as Waldo in a candy cane shirt parade.  Aha! There she is, standing at her locker putting books away. Wringing his hands nervously, he made his way through the sea of people to her...

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“A Friendly Miracle ” by Kay (:

I sat hunched over in the backseat of the car. I watched as my parents packed the last of the boxes into the trunk. They sat in their seats and started the car, and started driving. I turned around in my seat, watching the last of my childhood home disappear around the corner. I could feel the tears starting to come. I couldn’t bear watching the houses that I had always known disappear into nothing. Turning back around, I squeezed my eyes shut and turned around. I shoved my earplugs into my ear, playing the music at full blast.  The mu...

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“It was that all along? ” by Kay (:

“I don’t know but I really wish I knew!” André cried exasperated. The whole table in front of him had papers scattered everywhere. His hair was ruffled and unwashed. There were dark circles under his eyes and his glasses were slightly askew. He was talking to someone who was swallowed by the darkness. “I know, I wish you did too, but you must stay focused. You cannot let human ignorance get in the way,” a raspy voice said, its chill licking you like a cat's sandpaper tongue. Its voice is hollow and empty, the speaker's face hidde...

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“The Boisterous Bar ” by Kay (:

My reflection stared at me through the mirror. It showed a face that was calm, cool, and collected. If only mirrors revealed what was happening inside a person's brain, if they did then my mirror would have malfunctioned a long time ago. Today was my first day at my dream job. I had wanted to do this ever since I was a little girl. I didn’t realize I would be so nervous, I had studied the technique of being a bartender for years, and now I couldn’t let a little first day jitters get the better of me. “C’mon Sasha, get yourself together,...

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“Warriors of the Red Cave ” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #98

The mountain air fresh in my lungs, the wind blowing softly through my hair. The cold rock is hard under my feet. My heart longed to be back with my friends and family. I thought back to the thousands of others who traveled this path before me, not knowing what lies ahead. My heart thudded with the sound of the unknown and my task that lies ahead. Let me start from the beginning. My name is Dhara Apala, and I’m the eldest daughter of Bodhi. I never knew my mother, she was sent on this journey just like her, I hope to find her in th...

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“How Sweet the Sound” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #93

“Oh, Pamela, you have to come! Pretty please,” begged Pamela’s friend Emilie.  “I’ve already told you Emilie, I’m not going, I’m not a party person,” sighed Pamela. Shaking her head, her golden-brown hair shimmering in the light coming in through the window.  “But please, it’s going to be fifteen people. That’s it, you promised that the next party we got invited to, you’d go,” pointed out Emilie. Pamela rolled her eyes, knowing that her friend wouldn’t stop until she succeeded.  “When is this party?” asked Pamela, finally g...

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“A Gruesome Beginning ” by Kay (:

I lay on the cold damp floor, everything was dark. I couldn’t see anything in front of me. I knew I was dead. I could feel the hole in my stomach. But I could feel no pain. I could hear soft breathing from the cavernous ceiling. The image of my crying sister floated into my mind. It constricted my throat. Tears poured down my face. I could feel myself falling through the air. Landing where? I don’t know. Why I was still capable of thought I still am not sure.  I could feel the cold, cool blade of the sword piercing my skin. It was the...

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“A Cat's Tail ” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #88

I’m the only cat in the entire shelter. There were only big, loud, smelly dogs. They didn’t even know how to groom themselves! I wasn’t what you considered the youngest cat, but I definitely wasn’t the oldest. I loved playing outside, but even stranger with water. It’d been my dream ever since I was a kitten to sail the seas. To feel the fresh sea air in my coat.  But no. That dream died when they dumped me here at the Sandy Valley Animal Shelter. Dogs left and right, literally. My cage was next to two yapping Chinchilla's who never st...

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“Trickster gets Tricked ” by Kay (:

Dolos was always a mischievous soul, saying he was the god of Trickery. He loved playing tricks on everyone and everything, especially on April fools day. Sometimes he takes pranks a little too far, like once when he turned Cerberus into a weiner dog. Or one time when he made a sugar mold of Zeus’s Master bolt and pretended to break it. There was also another time where he made the Gods’s thrones into fire and water. Only Hephastus and Posideon could sit on the thrones. Dolos has a close friend named Prometheus, who is a titan. If you r...

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“The Naiad Wish” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #83

“Hali! Stop that you know you’re not supposed to! Get back here!” cried Oceane, swimming after her sister.  “Don’t be so worried, there's no-one here,” Hali called over her shoulder. A head, draped in seaweed emerged from the murky depths of the lake. The rest of the head appeared, revealing beautiful sea green, almond shaped eyes. A joyful smile on her pink lips. Her black hair plastered to her chestnut skin.  Close beside her popped up another head that greatly resembled the first, except her eyes were a deep amber.  “Hal...

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“Falling Wave ” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #80

The salty air in my face. The smell of fresh sea air in my lungs. But the feeling of wondrous freedom was short lived as I had to duck down into a box full of apples. I pulled my knees up to my chin, praying no one would find me. If I was caught it would ruin the whole reason why I disguised myself as a boy and came to the dock to get on the Mayflower and set out to the New World.  I first heard about this expedition when my father came home. I’d always wanted to see what was beyond England. I would always listen to the tales my brothe...

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“A Mothers Embrace ” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #79

I was walking home alone, lost in memories of the day and what I would find when I got back home. I looked around wearily, pulling my coat tighter around me. My mind buzzed with rules and measurements, I muttered the combinations and ingredients under my breath. Hoping I didn’t forget them for the exam the following week.  I turned a corner and walked towards my small apartment which I shared with the only family member I had left, my mother. I had no choice but to let her move in. It was hard for her living alone since dad died, it wa...

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“Exotic Farm” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #78

I own a farm in the countryside of California, some might say what I have on my property may seem weird and unusual. Some may even say it’s a zoo, I admit, the animals I have are exoctic. I have zebras, ostrich’s, camels, and wolf dogs. I know this sounds absurd but it’s true, I have a small herd of zebras, a couple ostriches, two camels and three wolf dogs. People always ask me why do I have all these animals, I’m never sure how to answer this.  When I first moved to my farm I was intending on making it a dairy farm. I had a friend in...

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“Wintersun ” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #77

Looking out of the back window I saw something sparkling white, gleaming in the Winter’s sun. I pressed my face against the cold glass. A deer walked past in the distance, pawing at the glittering snow, searching for food. I shivered, backing away from the glass moving towards the warm fireplace, it melted my frozen face and hands.  “Eria! Lunch is ready!” my mom called from the kitchen.  “Coming!” I called back, standing up.  Taking one last look outside the window, I noticed that glittering stars were falling from the sky....

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“Truth be Told” by Kay (:

Submitted to Contest #76

Ever since my little sister, Adila, could speak she never told a lie. Now I know what you’re thinking, that’s not possible, no one can be that honest, I know it may be hard to believe but my sister always spoke the truth, good or bad. No one knows why I’ve tried getting her to lie, but it’s no use she just won’t lie. All I’ve ever gotten her to do was say a half-truth. It used to be small things, like who ate the last cookie, and who broke the chair. But now she’s really done it, let me explain. A couple of weeks ago Adila wanted to go ...

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