Sam S.

“Clover Catastrophe” by Sam S.

Submitted to Contest #70

“Why don’t you children have a bit of manners . . . respect is something you earn by giving . . . next time you repeat this . . . I am a teacher . . . taking you to the principal’s office . . . mannerless youth—”Alexandra’s best friends sat around her, unaffectedly processing each and every single word that exploded from the Algebra teacher’s mouth like lava from a volcano.She signaled to Emma who was sitting right beside her, staring at the teacher with utmost concentration.The drama ...

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“Triple Threat” by Sam S.

Submitted to Contest #66

“Are you sure about this? You can still back out from it you know.” Cara said, even though Leonardo showed no signs of abandoning the challenge.“Yes. I’m two hundred percent sure about this; trying to change my mind won’t work, you already know that, don’t ya?” came a determined voice from Leo as he swiftly unlocked the car with the key.Cara shot him the no-use-telling look. “Well, I guess I’m left with no choice.”A worried face spoke, “My instincts tell me we’ve forgotten something-”&...

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“French Accent” by Sam S.

Submitted to Contest #66

“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” mocked Mandy with a tone of dominance in her proud voice. “We’ll see about that, considering my bestie has true talent unlike you.” Samara said, defending Chloe. “Oh really … ha ha ha! All the worst to you.” Mandy muttered as she walked away with her snobby friends. “Aaaaah. I hate her.” low-screamed Chloe as she threw dirty looks at Mandy. “I...

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“Birthday Nightmare” by Sam S.

Submitted to Contest #57

“Happy birthday Anastasia, look what I’ve got for ya!” Nah..too indifferent.“Happy sixteenth year to my sweetheart, I’ve got something I’m sure you’ll simply adore!” Too romantic. It was the twenty-fourth time I’d been rehearsing how to wish my bestie on her sixteenth birthday. Well, she was more than a best friend to me but she did not know that. Tomorrow was her sixteenth birthday and I’ve planned to give her a mind-blowing gadget. A time turner.I had worked days and nights to m...

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“Kay” by Sam S.

Submitted to Contest #53

“Umm…….Katie, I think you’ll have to give your mother some extra work with that chocolate all over your tee.” said Daffy. “Oh no! Why does this heat stop me from having my favorite chocolate popsicle.” whined Katie as they were returning from Summer Sweet Popsicles’ Store after school.  Katherine (Katie) was a twelve-year old tween who was overcome by curiosity and loved to explore things. She was a merry...

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“The Revealing Scar” by Sam S.

The creature had thick, damply tangled locks of hair hidden under his dirty and torn hood. He stared at me with his bloodshot eyes which gave me the feeling of creep rise from my feet throughout my entire body. "Who, who are you", I asked trembling (with the least hope that I'll get an answer) to the figure who was standing right before my eyes. He did not seem human to me at all, after all my expectations were satisfied when I unbelievably came to see he was floating in mid-air.I could think no more. I f...

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