Monster Kids
by Lance O. Redding - David and Sally were brother and sister and they LOVED Halloween. In fact, it was their favorite holiday out of ALL the holidays. They loved Halloween so much they dreamed about...
View ArticleFighting Monsters!
by Holly Stacey – “There’s a monster under my bed.” Robby could see its eyes glowing deep green. “No there is not. Now go and brush your teeth.” Mum never understood these things. “It will get me.” It...
View ArticleFilthy Stinking Rich
by Jennifer Metcalf – Penny pouted at the ten candles on her plain vanilla birthday cake. It was a flat white rectangle without decoration. There were no pretty pink frosting roses. Not even any fancy...
View ArticleThe Friendship Club
by Diane Smit – For the umpteenth time, Brett tossed a bone for his dog Tricks. The dog retrieved the leathery bone, and then returned it happily to Brett’s outstretched hand. Brett patted the...
View ArticleThe Symphoniscope
by Rolli When June couldn’t sleep, she looked out her bedroom window and counted the stars. One, two, three…. On some nights, she only had to count to a dozen before her eyes and legs grew heavy, and...
View ArticleCatch the Wind
by Kai Strand - If I could catch the wind, I’d soar high and far. I’d swoop low and long. I’d whirl like a tornado and turn loop-the-loops. If I could catch the wind, I’d climb so high in the air...
View ArticleTo Paint Your Feelings
by Kevin J. Doyle - It was a day like any other day and as usual, Les was sitting in his favorite armchair in the middle of his all gray living room. He wasn’t reading, writing, or even watching...
View ArticleThe Goal Keeper’s Little Secret
by Kathy Sattem Rygg - Nate dribbled the soccer ball between his feet, warming up before the start of the game. Fresh morning dew coated the field and blades of wet grass stuck to the top of his shiny,...
View ArticleSniggle Hunting
by Dulcinea Norton-Smith – It was a warm, balmy Wednesday when Greta decided to go on a Sniggle hunt. She packed her essential explorer kit with a packet of purple plasters, a chocolate bar, and a fork...
View ArticleThe Cheesy Man in the Moon
by Susan York Meyers - Walter stared out the window and gazed up at his friend, that cheesy Man in the Moon. Walter waved. But no wink, no blink in return. Just a sad frown, a smile turned upside down....
View ArticleThe Hare in Harry’s Hair
by Carrie Anne Martin - Harry sat in his backyard, shaded from the afternoon sun by a pair of pear trees. He was very busy playing in the dirt with his favorite collection of plastic dinosaurs when the...
View ArticleThe Alien in the Pond
by Dulcinea Norton-Smith - Tommy lay on his stomach staring into the pond. Fish darted in and out of the shadowy depths, playing hide and seek behind watery plants and stones. Little bugs skittered...
View ArticleThe Slippery Path
by Max Elliot Anderson – Scott, Brian, and Teddy had looked forward to this day for a long time. They’d read about it, talked about it, and even taken a test to get ready. Tomorrow was the big day....
View ArticleThe Clutterberg Circus
by Kevin J. Doyle – Rudolpho sat silently, slowly stirring his simmering soup. A tiny tear tumbled down his cheek, hesitated for a moment and splashed on his spoon. Rudolpho paid no attention, though....
View ArticleNessa’s Tale
by Holly Stacey – The storyteller looked solemnly about him at all the faces. Young and old alike looked back at him in awe, expecting the next tale. Clouds had formed around them as if they too,...
View ArticleThe Stinky Day
by Sandie Lee – “Come my little ones,” Mom said. “It’s a beautiful day. It’s time to play.” Mom stink bug poked her head out from under the old fallen tree. The sunshine was bright and warm. The...
View ArticleS’more Lore
by Kai Strand – On a dark cloudy night with the wind whistling through the trees, Clyde and his big brother Lyle pitched a tent in their backyard. Their backyard was big. So big, that Clyde couldn’t...
View ArticleHidden Gifts
by Holly Stacey – It was yet another blustery day on the cliff tops where the old storyteller sat on his oak stump. He stroked his long beard and peered through blue eyes at the crowd. One little boy...
View ArticleSomething’s Better Than Nothing
by Kathy Sattem Rygg – Ethan slouched in his chair at the kitchen table, scowling at the plate of steaming red beans and rice. He folded his arms on his chest. “I’m not eating another slimy bean,” he...
View ArticleThe Book Worm
By Lisa Kuhnley – When Kati opened her favorite book she got a terrible surprise. The pages were filled with holes. Gone was the princess’s crown, gone were the dragon’s wings, and all that remained of...
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