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Reliving my Life

By Maddie Borkan

Hi! My name is Dani. I live in California. I have two siblings. I have a sister named Sari and a brother named Evan. The sports I play are dance and gymnastics. My favorite sport is gymnastics and this year I will be attending Nationals in Florida! Me and my coach have been working really hard on my new back handspring. Nationals was only three days away and I have to perfect my tricks.

Finally the day has came. Me, my mom and dad, siblings, and coach all flew to Florida. When we arrived at Nationals I began to get nervous. There were hundreds of amazing gymnasts from all over the country, and I was scared that I

wasn’t good enough. My coach and I started to practice and all was going great. I wasn’t nervous at all! We sat down and watched the gymnasts. But, when they called my name the butterflies came back.

I stepped on the floor and started my routine. I did a back walkover into a split, then I got up and did an aerial. So far my routine was perfect. The butterflies started to go away. Then it was time for me to do my new trick. I started off good but then I landed on my head. I was unconscious. The stretcher came and took me to the Oak Hill Hospital. The doctor came to the room and told my parents that I was in a coma and that I would be in a coma for about a week. While I was in a coma I kept seeing repeats of my accident. I saw me falling and everyone running up to me. Then I saw them put me onto a stretcher and everything went blank.

About 9 days later I woke up. I was really confused. I asked my parents what the date was and they said it was November 27th, 2020.

I started to scream and I exclaimed, œBut is was just November 18th 2012, the other day!” the doctor said, œWell you got into a small gymnastics accident and went into a coma.”

Dani screamed, œBut i wasn’t in a coma for seven years!”

The doctor said, œMaybe thats just the side effects of your accident, we will make sure to give some you medicine” œbut theres nothing wrong with me! I swear!”, shouted Dani. œMay I suggest Dani, that you should stay a couple more days.”, continued the Doctor. œNO I’M LEAVING RIGHT NOW!”

Then, as I stomped out of the room, I saw a gigantic flying car in front of my eyes. I gasped and fell on the floor.

I went back to the hospital and the doctor recommended that I visit a therapist. I talked to the therapist and she believed me. She told me that the only way to get me back to 2013 was to relive the past. I had to go back to to the place where Nationals was held and redo my routine. I was scared, but I agreed. The next session we flew to Nationals in our car and she told me to do my routine.

I stepped onto the floor and started to do my routine when I got to the trick I hurt my self on I slowed down and tried again. I messed up, but that didn’t discourage me. I got up and tried again. This time didn’t go well either. This time I focused again. I placed my feet properly and stepped. This time I finished the trick perfectly! Then all of a sudden the judges and my friends and family appeared. The judges gave me a ten. My coach was the most proud of me because I learned not to let fear control my life. This was one of the most important lessons.

Family Matters By: Alexi Braun “Hilary!” her brother, Steven, screamed. There was no answer.

“Hilary! I’ve been waiting for so long. Can you come downstairs now?” he pestered.

“Ugh! Stop being so annoying. I’ll be down in a second,” she said with annoyance in her voice. She turned her TV off and threw herself back on her purple bed while running her hands through her brown, wavy hair. She closed her hazel eyes and let out a sigh.

She finally got up from her bed and slowly walked downstairs. She is used to being this tired though because she is always up late doing homework. 8th grade is a lot of work, especially at Helton Middle School.

Steven was waiting restlessly in the kitchen. He was finishing his breakfast with a backwards shirt on and untied shoes, as usual. Steven was always a huge mess. His straight, short, strawberry blonde hair was dirty and all over place, while his piercing blue eyes looked as clean as a freshwater lake. However, he was the smartest kid in his 6th grade class. Everyone always asked him for his help; whether it was studying or homework, he was the guy everyone went to.

The reason Steven wanted to leave the house so badly was because every Saturday they went to the park to play with the orphans from an orphanage called We Care. They did this because they were orphans for many years and most of their friends were still at the orphanage. Hilary and Steven were lucky enough to find people who wanted to take them in and they were even in the process of being adopted! They were even luckier because the people who wanted to adopt them lived right near the orphanage that was in Saint Augustine, Florida. Now they would have new guardians and see their friends often.

Steven and Hilary ended up in the orphanage because when Hilary was only 7 years old, their mother left them. She said she was going on vacation for the summer, but just never came back. They left a million messages and sent a million texts, but there was never any response. Hilary and Steven had no idea what was going on at the time, so they weren’t much help to their father. When it finally occurred to him that his wife wasn’t coming back, he fell into a deep depression.

The kids don’t remember much about any of this, but they were told stories by relatives who visit, and others who knew the story.

The only bad thing about the orphanage is the owner, or the person who runs the whole place, Mr. Puckett. He wore spectacles on his large nose, suspenders over his old and tattered clothes, and had gray hair that falls out by the minute. He had a very loud, hoarse voice and hobbled around with a cane all the time. If you did the tiniest thing wrong, you wouldn’t get dinner or a shower. Whenever the children heard Mr. Puckett come to check on them, they would be scared that he would punish them for no reason. He was just a very bitter man.

When Hilary and Steven were finally ready, they left and walked to the park.

The park was close to their house. It was only about a quarter of a mile away! The walk was beautiful, as always. There were vines going up rustic ranches that twisted and swirled around the house. The weather was perfect; there was a little breeze and the sun was shining so bright that both Hilary and Steven were squinting their eyes so much that it started to hurt their faces!

Once they got there they met up with their friends and played in the park for about an hour. Steven usually played baseball and tag with his best friend named Derek. They always had a blast together and could never stop laughing! Hilary always hung out with her best friend too. Her name was Reese. The two girls could talk to each other about everything and anything. They could also talk for hours and hours to catch each other up on their lives because they didn’t see each other as much as they used to. After the hour was finished, the part all the orphans were dreading came; Mr. Puckett was there to pick them up. They all walked slowly back to the orphanage in two straight lines behind Mr. Puckett with their heads hanging down. Steven and Hilary were relieved and sorrowful at the same time. They were relieved because they didn’t have to walk the “walk of shame” back to the orphanage, but sorrowful because they felt horrible for the children that had to go back to the orphanage.

Once Steven and Hilary got home, they were met by their soon-to-be parents. They were always greeted warmly with a hug and a kiss. Their “mother and father” always had smiles on their faces and were both easy to talk to! They all

sat down in the dining room to have a family dinner (they did this every night), which the children loved because they felt loved.

Mom asked, “How was the park today? Did you guys have fun playing with Derek and Reese?”

“Yeah! It was so fun. I just feel so bad for all of the kids that are still at the orphanage,” Hilary said with a frown on her face.

“Me too. I feel so lucky to have been saved from Mr. Puckett,” Steven stated.

Dad started, “I just hope that -” There was a knock on the door and Dad got up to answer it. He looked through the little peephole on the door and saw the top of a man’s head. It was practically bald with some gray hair on it, but not much. After a few seconds, he realized who it was. It was Mr. Puckett. Dad slowly opened the door to let him in. Just as he entered the home, Hilary and Steven knew exactly who he was from the sound of his cane smacking the floor: tap, tap, tap, tap.

“I have some bad news,” Mr. Puckett said. “Your papers that were sent in to adopt Hilary and Steven Hays were denied.”

“What?!” exclaimed Mom. Dad blurted, “There has to be a mistake here! I don’t even know what to say.”

“There is no mistake. Say your goodbyes; the kids are coming back to the orphanage with me,” Mr. Puckett said bluntly.

Both Hilary and Steven were speechless. They were both totally confused at this point. Steven even thought that this might be a dream!

Mr. Puckett grabbed them both by the arm and started pulling them away from Mom and Dad. Hilary then started throwing a total fit. She screamed and cried, but there was nothing that Mom and Dad could do because they weren’t their legal guardians and know had no right to take them away from the orphanage.

Steven was absolutely outraged. All of his anger towards Mr. Puckett was now showing. His face turned as red as a tomato because he was so angry, and his hands were in such tight fists that his own nails cut the palm of his hand. Without thinking, Steven tackled the old man all the way down to the ground. Mr. Puckett’s spectacles were shattered, and his can was now broken in half!

“This is all your fault,” Steven screamed so loudly that everyone down the whole street had heard him. “I’m guessing that you told the adoption agency that Mom and Dad wouldn’t be good parents when you truly knew that they would.

You did the same exact thing to Derek and I’m not letting you do it to my sister and I!” he said with each word becoming louder and louder and angrier and angrier.

“Steven!” Hilary gasped. She was now in total shock. She had never seen her brother so upset!

“Please, please,” Mr. Puckett whispered because the wind had been knocked out of him. “I did no such thing!” he blurted.

“Don’t lie to us,” Steven said with no emotion in his voice whatsoever.

Mr. Puckett looked down at the floor and sighed. “This is just a big misunderstanding. I just wanted you two to stay at We Care because you would be good role models for the other kids.”

“Oh, sure,” Steven said sarcastically.

“It’s true,” Mr. Puckett explained, “I swear! I’ll go back to the adoption agency and tell them that there was a mistake.”

Although Steven was still skeptical of Mr. Puckett, he helped him up, picked up what was left of his spectacles, and got him a large tree branch to use as a cane for now.

Mr. Puckett walked out of the building towards his car with a new respect for the kids because they stood up for what they believed in, even though it technically wasn’t the right way to deal with it.

Mom and Dad finally officially adopted Hilary and Steven a few months later.

They were so happy with their new family and always new that would always have each other!

My Crazy Beautiful Life By: Sari Brust Hi. My name is Drew. Yep, I am a girl. So, let me introduce you to my crazy life. I originally came from London, where I was poor and adopted by my parents, Jenn and Usher. I was adopted when I was about 3 months and moved to Hollywood. Oh! Did I tell you my dad is famous? So, when I was about ten, my parents had another child. His name was Alec and he was the best brother, always there for me, always happy.

One day, when I was still living in London, I arrived home. Right when I walked in my house, I was dragged to the living room to have a family discussion. I soon then found out that I was moving to Beverly Hills because of my dad’s job. Sometimes being famous can be much harder than you think.

The day finally came, the moving day. We arrived to my new house after a long plane ride and long drive. We pulled up to a house that seemed like the size of Mars, it was very big. A man came up to me and asked me if I needed anything before I walked in my house. I walked in the house, a giant chandelier sparkling right in my face. Everything was white and modern. I walked into the kitchen and looked around. The table was touch screen. Since it was lunchtime, and by then I had learned how to use the table, it offered me lunch. I could pick anything and it would immediately pop up from the table. Also, in the kitchen, there was no fridge because the table had everything and the walls were clear from the inside, kind of like a smart board. I could write and watch T.V. I ate caviar with baked Alaska. That was good. Then, I walked up to my room. I opened the door and I was

overwhelmed with pink colors and sparkles. My counter was touchscreen and I had a clear wall, just like the kitchen. I went to the bathroom and the toilet was clear with sparkles. The sink was pure gold. My shower was touchscreen so I could play games in the shower. I suddenly wondered, where was my closet? The same man who offered me something when I first walked in my house was at my aid all the time. It turned out that he was my butler. I walked into another room, actually, I realized, it was my closet. It had a computer with different options for the kind of attire I wanted to wear, with an attendant standing there, she kindly said, “ what would you like to wear today?� the computer would make your outfit and then print it out. I would then go stand in a machine and it would put my clothes on for me. I had a different person for every job, brushing my hair, and making my bed. I had a big pantry in my closet filled with amazing food. It was like a mini restaurant with a waitress. My closet had a big couch in it and it was very decorated. As cool as it was, it was time to get out of the house.

The first day of school finally came about a week later. No one in the school knew anything about me. I wanted to be treated normally, not with loyalty just because of my dad. I wanted to be a normal girl. I was now in middle school, frightened to walk in because of what people told me. But, immediately when I walked in, people were bombarding me with questions about my dad. I have no idea how they even

found out? I just kept walking. So, I walked to my locker and I opened it and it was already decorated. My parents probably did it. Anyway, I went to advisory with a teacher named Mrs. Martin. She was tall, skinny, and nice. She was wearing a maxidress, not my favorite. She taught science, my favorite subject. I met these really nice people named Jolie and Alexi. They were really nice and they invited me to sit with them at lunch. So three more periods went by and I met a girl named Maddie, she seemed nice, we talked and she told me stuff about school. Then, lunch came, and Jolie and Alexi brought me to their table. They introduced me to Lyndsay, Rachel, Callie, Juliette, Julia, Emily, Nicole, Sammy, Casey, Rebecca, and Katie. I sat next to Jolie on the end. They all seemed really sweet. They asked me questions, but nothing about my dad. For once, I felt normal. The only one who seemed not too fond of me was Nicole. It was like she had something against me, and worst of all, she was the queen bee. She could get anybody on her side. So, I was eating lunch and she made a comment like, "so there is this new girl in my class and she seems to be a spoiled brat. I think she is rich, so we should make friends with her." Jolie immediately turns to me, knowing that I was the only new student. I knew Nicole was doing that just to hurt me. I wanted to go into the bathroom and cry, but I held back. Jolie and Alexi stood up and said, "her name is drew, and if you did not know, she is new and you are talking about her". Then Alexi jumps in " and if you don't apologize, we are moving tables with her." Everybody stared at them. I was just sitting there, so embarrassed.

And with that, the bell rang. The bell was my lifesaver. With three more periods left in the day, I went to social studies, and of course, Nicole was there. She

gives me this dirty look, like I had done something wrong. The girl Maddie, from my previous class, was also there, so I decided to sit next to her. Two more periods passed by and finally the day was over. I walked outside to go home and there was a pink car with sparkles sitting there. As I walked to the car, everybody was staring at me. I dashed into the car and yelled at the person to drive. It was my butler, his name was Craig. He asked me why, and I said because I did not want people to think I am spoiled, even though in reality, I was.

I arrived home and went to my kitchen where I ordered a Starbucks coffee. Then I went to the third floor where my dad’s office was. His office had touch screens all over and had a candy bar in it. So, I told him what happened. I love my dad. He told me that everything would be alight and if anything happened that hurt me, he would get me security guards or call the school. I then went to the room in my house that was set up as a classroom. There was a teacher in there for me and and my brother, and she helped us study. So time flew by and it was time for me to go to sleep. My masseuse gave me a massage and I fell asleep.

“Wake up!” yells Craig. I get up, go to my closet, get my hair and makeup done and go to school in my pink car. I pull up to school and everybody circles around it, and I have no other way to get out of the car unless I go through the mob of people. They are just random people, except for one, Nicole. There she stands, there in the split middle staring at me. So I get out of the car and walk right through the crowd. Nicole catches up to me and suddenly seems interested in me. A few periods go by and lunch finally comes. Today is different, everybody is asking me questions about my life. They think it is cool and they want to come over to my house

sometime. They don't seem to use me for what I have which is a first. I really enjoyed lunch, and I hope that happens every day.

So when I go home to my dad, he is shooting a film for his music video, and I suddenly get sad. Right when I want to tell him how happy I am, at the moment I need him, he is not there for me.

From that time forward, I always felt like I had something missing from my life.

And that was a dad like everyone else had, except for me. I had to learn how to be independent without him because I came to notice that he would not be able to make much time for me. Days went by, and my birthday came, and he did not even notice. It was sad, but he had something else to do. He is always occupied and never finds time for his own children. But, I knew I had a group of people that would always be there for me, my friends. I feel like I became a normal person because of my friends, even though my dad wasn’t really there much for me.

Chase and the Diamond Dome By: Jordan Busch Ch 1 I woke up I knew something was wrong.

Our pet hawk Alex had been freaking out for the past couple of days, but we thought everything was fine; however, when morning came we figured out why this was occurring.

My mom shouted my name and she had bad news. She screamed, ÏChase, a tsunami is coming right our way.Ó When I heard this we rushed to the car and started driving, but we were not fast enough. All I can hear were the bloody screams of my mom. Now all I have left is her crystal necklace.

Ch 2 I see a glimpse of light and I wake up in

this strange city. I ask a blue man were I

am

and nicely he answered ÏWell howdy doodly there of course were in Diamond

Dome.Ó I said ÏwhatÓ and he said Ï Well we are in a huge city in the Atlantic ocean lead by Trong Nong the great.Ó Then I hear a faint cawwww I think it can’t but yes it is Alex. He flew right onto my forearm. The man said ÏWell isn’t that a beautiful animal. We don’t have animals here.Ó ÏWhyÓ I said Ï that is because our city is on oxygen...... what is that on your neckÓ Ïmy mothers crystalÓ Ï well that is not just any crystal it is the air crystalÓ ÏwhatÓ Ïthat crystal can return the air to our land

you just have to return it to the palace of aero.Ó ÏAnyway I never introduced myself I’m Nemeo.Ó ÏI’m Chase.Ó Well Chase I will help you return the crystalÓ Ïthen off we go.Ó Ch 3 ÏWe have been walking this path for an hour already Nemeo.Ó ÏDon’t fear we are here.Ó ÏWhat this is just a burnt down village.Ó ÏNo it can’t be Tring Nong beat us here how did he beat the air guards ?Ó ÏChase it is now our jobs to kill Tring Nong. This will probably be the hardest thing you and me will ever have to do.Ó ÏWow we better be on our way.Ó Ch 4 ÏThere it is Tring Nongs palace.Ó ÏListen Chase I will not be able to enter the castle because he has put an force field for citizens. You and Alex will have to defeat Tring Nong.Ó ÏGood luck and farewell Nemeo.Ó ÏCome on Alex.Ó When we enter the palace surprisingly there is no guards we can sneak in through the roof.

Wow this roof is thick let rope wire down. Shhh Alex I think I see Tring Nong. On my cout fly and knock him down. Cawwwwwwwww. ÏAhh what in the name.Ó ÏHere I go ahhhh.Ó BOOM!! I’ve got him. ÏWhere did you put the palace of areo.Ó ÏI will never tell you.Ó Ïwell then you are useless slice his head is off and diamond dome can be FREE!Ó Ï Score the palace of areo was in his head.

Ch 5 ÏNow chase you have returned peace to Diamond Dome so with all my power invested in me I declare you Diamond King.Ó ÏI÷ Can’t.Ó ÏI have to go home.Ó ÏThis is why I am giving up my thrown to Nemeo.Ó ÏThank you Ï Nemeo

said cheerfully.Ó ÏNow how can I get out of here.Ó ÏJust hit you and Alex with the crystal.Ó BONK BONK. Ch 6 ÏI think I see ligh.Ó I mumbled I can see a male nurse that looks like Nemeo. ÏNemeo is that you? what am I doing here.’ ÏNo my name is Frank, but you and your hawk were bruised up pretty bad.Ó ÏWere is my Mom.Ó Sadly he said Ï She did not make it.Ó ÏNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!Ó

The End

Water Park Murderer By: Haley Califano Off to the water park, they went all cheery. Brittney and her brother David were planning to go on every ride, they were pumped. When they finally got there, they saw the park was closed.

“Wait, why is the park closed?” questioned Brittney.

“I don’t know, lets ask that guy over there”, David suggested.

They notice a repairman in the watermark fixing The Vortex. He was an old man, partially bald with an annoyed look on his face. They slowly walk over.

“Excuse me, Mr.?” Brittney asked while trying to read the nametag on his jumpsuit.

“Moore?”

“What do you want?” he questioned, without looking up from what he was doing.

“Do you happen to know why the water park is closed today?”

“There was a murder here yesterday, now scram!”

The two ran off in terror, afraid to look back.

“What do you think he meant by murder?” David asked in a confused tone.

“What do u thinks he meant you dim wit. There was a murder yesterday.”

“Maybe we should look into it more, see what happened and what it’s about?”

They drove home with nothing said, complete and utter silence. They walk inside the house and start running upstairs, when their mom stops them.

“Why are you guys home so soon?” she asked in a curious voice.

“Oh umm David got a stomach ache,” still facing her mom she elbows him.

“Buggy oooohhhhhh wows,” David grumbles as he holds his stomach.

“Yeah, it’s a bad one,” she tells her mom.

“Oh David sweaty are you ok. Do you need medicine?”

“No I’m good, I think I just need to rest, he said as he eyed Brittney.

“Ok honey if you need anything calls me, kopi “Ok mom, I he said in an exasperated tone.

They both run up the stairs to the computer and type in “water park murder.

What comes up is a video of a newscast. Brittney clicked on it.

“This is your 10:00 news report, stated the reporter.

“I’m here to talk about the tragedy that happened down at Northwood Lane at the water park at around 7:00 pm last evening. A 20-year-old man was shot as he was waiting on line for a ride. We have been unable to identify the shooter as of yet. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. Thank you for watching the 10:00 news’s The video ended and the two of them were shocked at what they had just heard. Once the duo picked their jaws up off the floor, they searched up on goggle, “how to catch a criminal. They were getting very serious about this murder.

“Britt, are you sure about this? I mean its none of our business. Let’s let the cops handle it, but Brittney was already reading the directions that her Internet search had produced. The two of them were up all night reading and investigating, when they finally found out that the suspects name was Robert Wilson. He is a well-

known criminal who has never been convicted of a murder, only robberies. This was only his third month out of jail and he was suspected of committing this murder. The only thing is, this information has not been backed up and hasn’t been proven accurate. David with a worried look on his face says, “This is really freaking me out, can we please stop with this dumb idea and just go to bed? I “We can’t stop now, we are so close, and I Brittney pleaded.

“Fine, I David mumbled. The next morning they both went back to the water park to ask Mr. Moore if he saw anything or knew anything about what happened the other night.

“Hello Mr. Moore, how are you today? I asked Brittney in a sweet voice.

“What do you want now? Scram would you! I “Please sir, we are sorry to bother you but we wanted to know if we can ask you a few questions about the murder the other night? I “No, now go away! I “Why are you being so mean to kids who just want to ask a couple of questions about something they are concerned about. I Brittney, with eyes full of fury, was outraged by the man’s attitude toward the both of them.

She walked away and they went home to continue their investigation. As David and Brittney are on the computer they see a new video has been uploaded to the Internet. They click on it and what pops up on the screen is a blurred out video of the shooting. After watching the brutal video, they rewound it and took a

screenshot of the video. They zoomed in to the shooter and to their surprise it was Mr. Moore.

“Wait it was that nasty old repairman the whole time? I David questioned in a shocked tone.

“Yeah, we have to report this right away to the authorities, I said Brittney.

They rushed over to the police station and told them everything. They headed over to the water park and witnessed the man being put in handcuffs. News reporters came with a camera crew and before they knew it they were being interviewed for TV. “So, you kids figured this whole thing out on your own? I asked the news reporter.

“Yes, it took a little while but we figured it out. We not only figured out that it was Mr. Moore but that Mr. Moore is really... Robert Wilson, I Brittney exclaimed as she rips off his very realistic mask.

“Well you’ve heard it here folks, case closed...and in the process we stumbled across two heroes that are ready to help investigate the next tragedy that happens in this townie explained the reporter.

Saved By: Jolie Freedman It was the year of 3013 in Mystica, high above Earth and in the clouds.

Arianna Wendling, a 13 year old fairy, was trying to memorize all the spells of being head mission fairy, but she couldn’t. Arianna sighed, took her books, and rushed to school. Ari loved being a fairy, but she wanted to be head mission fairy more than anything.

Ari walked into school and sat next to Chrystal, a fortune fairy. Chrystal was her best friend. Ï Today we are starting Mystica Classification kids,Ó said Miss Sari. ÏAs you know, Mystica is grouped into 4 kingdoms: Wizards, Angels, Fairies and, Devils, and we be studying all of them.Ó Arianna asked, ÏWhy do we have to be spilt?Ó ÏYou see Ari, we really just can’t get along.Ó Ms. Sari responded. All of a sudden, the bell rang. ÏArianna and Chrystal, would you mind staying after?Ó asked Ms. Sari. ÏWe would love to!Ó chimed the girls. Ari loved how much Ms. Sari loved her, and even how she let her call her Sari! ÏChrystal, you asked for a meeting between us 3, so please tell us what you need,Ó Miss. Sari said. ÏWell..Ó Chrystal nervously said. Ï I have been extremely busy reading all types of scrolls, potion books, and fortune spell books.Ó ÏI found out that

the gods and goddesses will destroy us, and Mystica if we stay separated in 4 kingdoms in exactly 2 weeks from now!Ó Chrystal sobbed. ÏI’m in shock,Ó screamed Miss. Sari.

At school the next day, Sari pulled Arianna to the side. ÏWell Ari, I think this might just be a great opportunity for you to become head mission fair, informed Sari. Ï I will sneak you to the Wizard training, and you can go train with disguise wizards,Ó Sari said. Ï Well, why disguise wizards?Ó Ari questioned. ÏArianna, what I’m about to tell you, you can not tell anyone!Ó Miss Sari warned. Ï I think we both know the easiest solution to the problem is to unite as one, but the devils would only just want to rebel against us.Ó Ï I overheard one god saying that he hid a bottle filled with some fairy dust that could be anywhere on Earth, which can save Mystica! ÏSari, this is an amazing plan!Ó Arianna screamed. ÏThe god said he’s doing this is because only someone with such courageousness would be able to go on such a journey,Ó informed Miss. Sari.

The 2 fairies entered into the wizard-training center, disguised as wizards.

They both headed towards a training room, with another wizard in there. ÏHi I’m Hunter,Ó introduced the boy. ÏI’m Arianna, and this is my trainer, Sari!Ó cheered Ari. They chatted awhile ÏIt’s pretty harsh how us wizards can’t talk to any of the other kingdoms,Ó Hunter said thinking about how strict the government was.

Ï We must do something about it, the gods are going to destroy Mystica!Ó Arianna exclaimed. She knew she was making a mistake, but told Hunter everything, even that she was a mission fairy! ÏWell, I am a trained disguise wizard, and I hide on Earth all the time,Ó Hunter bragged Ï I would really want to help you on this mission, and I know a lot about Earth that can help.Ó Ï First off, if this is a task for such a courageous person, the dust bottle should probably be in an unpopular and dangerous area,Ó Ï I’m going to leave now, but maybe I’ll try to find out more clues.Ó Sari suggested Ï Bye Sari, nice meeting you.Ó Hunter cheered. The 2 teens wrestled, did boxing, practiced upper arm strength and climbing, hiding, and more for 3 days. It was time for the journey to begin. Ï Remember to always keep in touch with Chrystal and IÓ warned Sari Ïwe will be trying to find out as much evidence as we can!Ó With that, the 2 creatures strapped themselves into a teleport and arrived at their first destination, Antarctica. Ï This is the least populated continent on Earth, so we might as well start searching now.Ó suggested Hunter. BEEP BEEP BEEP! Ari’s CTS was buzzing, which was a new device. ÏArianna, I have the perfect plan!Ó exclaimed Sari. Ï Use your magnet, because the gods were talking about how the bottle was magnetic and you can catch it on a magnet from 100 miles away!Ó ÏGreat idea!Ó Ari agreed. All day, they searched for the bottle through a huge blizzard. Ari and Hunter slept in sleeping bags for a few hours and almost froze.

ÏMy lips are purple, my face is as red as a tomato, and I haven’t gone a second without shivering! Hunter complained. All of a sudden more beeps were coming from Ari’s phone. Ï I found out where it is! Its in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil!Ó cheered Sari. ÏThat’s great Sari, but I don’t want to sleep in a rainforest so how about we teleport to a hotel for the night?Ó Arianna suggested. Hunter. ÏMake sure you go to the Amazon by morning because time is running out!Ó Sari warned.

The birds were chirping and a speck of daylight was coming out from the horizon of the hotel window. Arianna jumped out of bed right away. ÏThis is so cool, a whole suite to myself!Ó Arianna thought. This was going to be the biggest day of Arianna’s life! Not only would Ari possibly become head mission fairy, but also she was saving her planet! Hunter was in the suite right across from Ari rubbing his eyes and wondering where he was. Then he realized and put his pillow over his head. KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! ÏHunter wake up we have a planet to save!Ó Ari yelled. Hunter was always in action, but for once Hunter needed a break. ÏI’m coming, I’m coming.Ó Hunter moaned.

The 2 fairies were entering the rainforest. Ari had a magnet in one hand and a sword in the other. She felt even more adventurous than Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn! Both of them starting swaying away some of the trees to see

more of the rainforest, but there was no sign of the bottle. Hunter took a shovel from his backpack and started digging a hole on the floor. Ï Maybe they hid it underground or in trees, so you should look in the trees while I look here,Ó Hunter suggested. Arianna was up in the trees and felt her magnet reacting! ÏHunter, it’s working!Ó chanted Arianna. Ari spotted the bottle in a tree right next to her. The magnet started pulling it closer, but than a big Monkey swooped the magnet! The bottle fell on the floor. BEEP BEEP BEEP! It was Chrystal calling Arianna. ÏChrystal, I found the bottle and I’ll have to get back to you!Ó apologized Ari. ÏWait a minute; Sari messed with my potion and the whole thing about Mystica was fake!Ó Ï The bottle is not a bottle that will save you if you touch it, but kill you,Ó Ï Sari isn’t even a fairy, she’s Master’s wife!Ó Ï What?Ó yelled Ari. Ï Who’s Master?Ó Ï How do you know all of this?Ó Ï Master is the head devil!Ó Chrystal responded, Ï He came up with this huge plan and to kill all fairies, angels, and wizards to use their powers to become a more powerful force!Ó ÏCome home right now!Ó screamed Chrystal.

Arianna, the not so hero of the day, took a pair of tongs, picked up the bottle, and put it in her backpack. Ï Arianna, what are you doing with that bottle?Ó Hunter shrieked. ÏDon’t worry Hunter, I have a plan,Ó Ari laughed as if she was an evil villain. The 2 of them teleported to Ari’s school. Sari was teaching a class, innocently.

ÏAre you crazy?Ó screamed Ari as she barged in. She told the class the whole story and they all went crazy! ÏWhere’s Chrystal?Ó Ari questioned. Ï Oh her, she’s locked up!Ó said Sari.

With that, Ari took the tongs out of her backpack with the bottle, and threw it at Sari as she died! ÏI can’t believe I just did that; well at least we’re ‘saved’!Ó Ari relieved.

It was January 2nd 3014, which was the day all the new positions were given. Ï Miss Arianna Wendling, head mission fairy!Ó Arianna had gotten her dream, but more. She was head mission fairy, what more could she ask for? Arianna and Hunter were heroes! ÏNO MORE SEPERATION, NO MORE SEPERATION!Ó chanted a big mob of people, with Hunter in the front. He smiled and waved at Ari, and both of them instantly knew that with their teamwork, Mystica would be saved!

Trapped Mark Gandolfo

It seemed as if the treacherous storm would never cease. Rain relentlessly pounded against the ordinary window, which Jason’s life revolved around. Thunder boomed in the distance, each time making Jason jolt in fear. Flashing lightning crackled, brightening the moonlit sky with each strike.

Jason sighed with exasperation. Loneliness dragged through his body. He had no knowledge of the future, yet an undeniable recollection of the past, which he wished could be removed from his horror filled memory. He longed for freedom, but he was unknowledgeable of the outside world.

“Jay,” a shaking voice whispered through a crack in the wall. “How much longer?”

“Soon,” Jason replied in a comforting tone, barely audible. “Don’t worry.”

Although Jason spoke with ease, he knew very well that it was a risky gesture, for voices traveled through the raggedy walls that supported the ancient house. Fortunately for Jason, he was not heard.

“I wanna go home, Jason. Now!”

Tears emerged from his face, falling and dripping down his innocent face. His deep brown eyes stared into Jason’s, and any sensible person would feel his pain.

Jason stuck his hand through the crack, and grabbed onto his helpless brother with empathy. Hand in hand they seemed invincible, but truly, they were helpless.

“It’s okay, Tommy. They’ll come for us.”

Jason peered out the window, watching flashlights illuminate the darkness.

And the only thing that he could do was wait. Just wait in the eerie silence. He combed through his long, brown hair, contemplating his options. However, he didn’t have many. There was truly nothing that he could do.

On countless occasions, he had seen the search parties pass by the house.

Walking along the street, hoping to find any kind of clue that could lead to a rescue.

It seemed as if nothing had been found, and that nothing ever would be. They continued along the street, shining their flashlights, and yelling their names. Unable to yell to them through the window, Jason sat there in silence, helpless as ever.

A squeaking door from downstairs broke the silence. Jason jerked his head to the side in alert, just as a rabbit does when its predator is near. Jason could hear the stairs creaking with every step. Feet stomped through the house in a fast pace, as if in a rush. A key jammed through the door, and the knob slowly turned. The door flew open, and a disheveled man burst through. His gray eyes stared right at Jason, looking him straight in the eye. Jason stared back without fear in his eyes, but fright was traveling throughout his body.

The man had gray-white hair, which was carelessly sticking up. His ragged clothes contributed to his personal appearance, giving him a look that almost made

it seem as if he was the prisoner, not Jason. But when looking at Jason and his outgrown and dirty clothes, it was clear who was the real prisoner.

But Jason had seen him before. He sees him nearly everyday as he walks by his room to throw in a small portion of leftover food. And everyday, he looks into those dark, gray eyes. But today was different. He looked tense. Scared, maybe.

Jason knew that something was going on. And in that split second that Jason analyzed him, he decided that it was time to make a move.

“Get up,” he told Jason in a raspy tone. “Now.” Jason ran for the door, but he wasn’t fast enough. The man grabbed him by the collar, and threw him out of the room. He fell back, pain searing through his body. He picked him up, and dragged him down the stairs. The pain was unbearable. He head bobbed back and forth, each time slamming into the stairs. His crystal blue eyes twinkled as tears ran down his face. Fright and hurt coursed throughout his body. An eleven year old boy was not meant to go through this.

In the distance, Jason could just manage to hear the faint sound of police car sirens ringing. His head ached beyond belief, and his body grew numb. The man grabbed keys from a table, and held Jason by his feet. He dragged him out the front door. The heavy rain fell onto his face. He could barely even see because of all the water in his eyes.

Jason could faintly hear the man murmuring under his breath, only making out some of the words. “Leave him behind...I don’t need him...police are...they’ll be here soon...I...I...”

Jason’s head was now bleeding because of the concrete sidewalk and the man’s roughness towards him. The man rushed into the car and flung the keys into the ignition. Jason was thrown into the back seat. The humming of the engine roared like a lion, and the sound of police car sirens grew louder. And of all the thoughts that tried to entertain Jason’s mind, only one thing was deemed important.

“Tommy,” he thought.

The single most important thing in his life was Tommy. He would not let Tommy slip away from him. Jason crawled towards the door, his bones aching with every motion. He forced himself to reach for the door handle. His arm stretched, but his hand just could not grasp it. The man started stomping on the pedal, but the car did not move. He yanked the keys out, put them back in, and started to stomp again. The car moved slightly forward.

Jason knew that he was running out of time. In a final attempt, he reached out and pushed the door open with all of his might. The police sirens grew louder, and the man clearly knew what was going on. However, Jason was dazed and confused. The door dangled wide open as if it was inviting Jason to come out. He was sprawled out on the floor, and started to crawl towards to door.

“Over here!” a voiced shrieked. “He’s here, right here!”

Police cars pulled up and stopped short right in front of the car. Shots rang out, so Jason seized his opportunity. He rolled out of the car and stumbled towards the house where he had been held for years.

Jason could hear gunshots behind him, but he paid no attention to them.

Tommy was his main priority. Even with all the fatigue and pain, he persevered and

ran on. With outstretched hands and an eager mind, Jason shoved the door open.

Upstairs he could hear Tommy’s screaming voice, and his cries and sorrow.

Jason ran up the stairs and threw open Tommy’s cell door.

“Tommy!” he screamed in relief.

“Jason!” Tommy replied.

Tommy ran into Jason’s widespread arms, relieved. Jason looked out the window, wondering what was going on.

The man’s body was lying face down in the street, and cops were swarming around the area. People were frantically looking around, and calling their names.

“Come on,” Jason told Tommy. “Let’s go.”

They walked down the stairs, and were met by family, friends, and officers.

His parents were hysterical crying, and they were hugged for what seemed like a year. They were brought into a car, and were driven home.

As the rain poured onto his face, Tommy asked Jason, “How much longer?”

“It’s over,” he replied. “It’s all over.”

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The Golden Foamposites

By Dominick Garone

“So did you hear about the treasure?” asked Jack as his shot floated above the rim and dropped in.

Jack Jones, also known as Jack “Adventure” Jones, was a thirteen year old boy who had a great passion for basketball. Jack was a tall skinny boy with black hair and a short crew cut. Jack’s only desire in life was to be the greatest basketball player ever known.

“Yeah, it sounds amazing,” replied Dex as he flipped his long brown hair.

Dex Hills was thirteen years of age as well. He was observant and very smart. Dex was average height and could care less about sports. Both had heard about the map, found by the evil old Italian scientist Andrea il Male, leading to a magic pair of shoes. The shoes were said to be hidden deep below the old subway system in their hometown, the Big Apple.

“Shoes that make you the best basketball player in the world! That’s unbelievable!” added Jack.

“I read about the myth at the library. Apparently the shoes are kept in a sacred cave,” answered Dex. Dex zoomed past Jack and made an uncontested layup. Swoosh! Dex never scores on Jack. Jack was visibly distracted by his

thoughts of finding the shoes. He made a plan to visit the library after school the next day to find out more about the legend and how he could find the one thing that could secure his greatness as a basketball player, the Golden Foamposites.

Sitting in a deserted corner of the Young Adult section, Jack hunkered down with five worn-looking books about New York City history. He thumbed through the books quickly, looking for any reference to the old underground subway system that was retired years ago. One of the book’s covers was falling apart. Jack played with it a bit and clumsily ripped it. He saw a suspicious edge of a piece of paper hidden in the cover. He further ripped the cover until the paper was fully uncovered. It was a map! He unfolded it and found that it was a map to the shoes. Oozing with excitement Jack yelped with joy. Could this be the map that helps him claim his legacy?

Jack jumps up and sprints off to Dex’s apartment. He rushes past the doorman and furiously presses the penthouse button on the elevator panel. He rides to the top and darts off before the doors fully open. Bzzz Bzzz Bzzz!. Dex’s butler swings the door open expecting to see a fire. “Oh, it’s you. Please enter Monsieur Jack. Is Monsieur Dex expecting your arrival?” asks Francois. Francois and Jack have a love/hate relationship. Francois hates Jack and Jack loves to drive Francois crazy.

“No time to exchange insults today, Francois. Is Dex in his room?” Jack rushes past without waiting for an answer. Dex is sitting at his desk, Skyping with his parents, who are in Dubai building the sixth hotel in their chain of luxury resorts.

Dex comes from a very wealthy family, but sometimes he is very lonely. Dex

senses Jack’s urgency, so he quickly says goodbye to his mother and shuts off the laptop.

“Jack, what’s the matter?” Dex asks.

“I found it! I found it!” cried Jack.

“Found what?” replied Dex “The map that will lead us to the Golden Foamposites!” yelled Jack.

The following morning the boys met at the basketball court. “Let’s hurry up and get there,” shouted Dex excitedly.

“No, we have to time this to the second and be ready for anything that is thrown at us,” replied Jack.

“Ok” agreed Dex. After hours of planning, the boys took off on their adventure. The boys were accustomed to walking the loud crowded streets on their own. They had reached the first checkpoint on the map. The directions had led them to the back of a dark alley. There they saw a little handle attached to a trap door on the floor.

“Open it!!” exclaimed Dex. Jack courageously reached for the handle and lifted it. He opened slowly and surely. The boys jumped down into the opening, Jack landing with ease and Dex stumbling on his landing and falling. Dex got up slowly and saw Jack staring with awe at a glimmering light in the distance. Both boys took off running towards the light. Getting closer and closer to the light, the boys were getting more and more excited. There was a sign over the cave that read “The Flight Cave”. They had finally reached the light! There they saw a gold box with the distinguished Nike

symbol on it. Jack excitedly grabbed the box. He opened it. There they were, the Golden Foamposites! The boys were running for the exit when they ran into Andrea il Male. He grabbed the box and tugged with all his might. Both the boys and the evil scientist were pulling back and forth. Andrea had fallen down. The boys took off with the box with the scientist chasing right on their tail.

“Come back here with that box!,” screamed Andrea “Never!” replied the boys “Then I guess I’ll have to kill you,” cried Andrea “Oh no!” exclaimed the boys.

The boys escaped, although they were sure that the old scientist would still be after them. They knew they had to devise a plan to get Andrea il Male away from them and the shoes. The boys would have replicas made of the shoes. After all, they knew a knockoff sneaker dealer that operated out of his basement on the Lower East side.

The following evening the boys prepared to execute their plan. They placed the replicas of the Golden Foamposites in the shoe box and headed for the bustling streets of Manhattan. As planned, Andrea il Male was lurking in the nearby alley waiting for the boys. He chased the boys and grabbed the replicas. Their plan was working.

“I’ve finally got them and you can’t do anything about it!” said Andrea “What are you gonna do with them?” asked Dex “I’m going to drain their magical powers and use it to destroy the world,” answered Andrea.

“Oh please don’t,” added Jack.

“Well it’s too late!” cackled Andrea.

Then Andrea ran off into the dark. The next day Andrea drained the shoes’ power into a battery. Andrea plugged the battery into his big weapon. He pressed the launch button. Since the shoes were fake and didn’t have any real powers the weapon backfired. The weapon exploded and when the police went to investigate Andrea il Male was found dead.

The following day Jack laced up the real Golden Foamposites and headed to the basketball court. Nobody could beat him. Dex got his share of the shoes by studying them. He had no interest in actually wearing the shoes. Jack wore the shoes all the time and went on to the NBA. He became known as the best player ever.

The Boy Wonder

By Jeremy Grafstein

There was once a very sick little child, named Charles. The disease that he had was very rare and deadly. Charles dad was always regretting that it is his fault for Charles sickness. He especially blames himself for Charles sickness because his mother died in childbirth. Everyday Charles dad was looking for cures and medison in his lab, because he is a scientist. But every sample that he made was not the right one for the cure. Day after day Charles is getting closer to dieing. But on one day Charles father thought he had the cure. As soon as his father thought he had the cure, he came home to Charles faster than lightning. Charles dad ran into the door as fast as he could when he came home. He went streaming up the stairs into Charles room. He started screaming, “ Charley... Charley”! There was no answer.

His dad yelled again, Charley... Charley are you awake”? There still was no reply.

Then he realized he was dead. Charles dad sat at the foot of the bed and started crying. After a few minutes he gently poured the medicine into his mouth. He started to fall asleep in his tears on Charley’s bed.

The next morning Charley woke up by whimpering, “ dad.... dad, where am I?” With excitement Charles dad answered by saying, “ son your at home”. Charles dad knew that having Charley back was a miracle.

After a few weeks Charley went back to school. It was going to be a normal day until gym class. Charley had gym that afternoon and realized a gift that he never had before.

Mr. Downsky shouted to his class “ get your butts out there and play soccer you wimps!” Charley was never the athletic type so he snuck behind his teacher and sat on a log far away. It was about 5 minutes until the period has ended. Out of nowhere Charley heard from a mile away that no one else heard, “errrrrrrrrwwwwwww”. Charley new there was trouble. So an instinct came out of Charley shouted, “everyone get inside, quick!” Every kid on the soccer field went into panic running out of the field. Now the noise was a quarter mile of the way and every one saw it and herd it. Now people started screaming to Charley, “ Get out of the way Charley, a plane is about to crash on the field!” Charley still had that instinct that he can stop it. The outcome was shocking, because he caught the plane like a piece of cake. As soon as he caught it he put it down gently, and took the pilot and the rest of the people out of the plane. Charley was more shocked than the majority of the people out there on the field. As soon as Charley’s dad found out he came to the school as fast as he could.

“What happened out there son?” asked, Charley’s dad. “Im not sure “, replied, Charley. “ I just had a feeling that something was going to go bad”. Charley’s dad was trying to think of the result of the outcome. For a second he thought he had it, but he thought to himself again that it is not possible.

The next day they went to Charley’s dad’s lab. As soon as they got there they hooked Charley to wires all around his body. A few hours went by. All of a sudden Charley’s dad whispered, “It is.” “What is”, wondered Charley. “ “The result to your power is the medison.” “But that’s not possible”, said Charley. “Anything is possible”, replied Charley’s dad.

The next day Charley was practicing his power in his backyard. He new that he had super strength but he did not know that he had bionic speed. He was trying to through a pound and run at the same time, and that is when he realized he had super speed. He can run across the world in 1.4 seconds. And he can through a boulder at least 130 miles long.

A few years went by and Charles dad is sick. Charles has no idea what to do because he is not a doctor. It turns out that Charley’s dad has cancer. But this was no ordinary cancer. This was a rare and deadly cancer.

Now it was a few in the hospital. “I’m sorry son your dad is dad”, told the doctor. Charley could never believe the news. He ran out of the hospital as fast as lightning to his house. He started crying on his dad’s bed. “Why did this happen to me why!”

The next morning Charley woke up in his tears. It was his dad funeral that day.

At the funeral it was very sad and painful for Charley. So after the funeral, he put on his TV to get his dad off his mind. A news report showed up static, “Alert, alert a giant robot is attacking west New Jersey!” Charley new he can help\, so he quickly made a costume to not show his identity and ran out of the door like a speeding built.

He finally reached west New Jersey. This robot was at least 20 ft long, and 30 ft wide. The robot quickly picked up a person and was about to evaporate it until Charley through the robot 3 miles away and barley made the catch. Charley quickly ran as fast as he could to the robot and punched it as hard as he could. The robot

still wanted more. The robot got up and started shooting lasers at Charley, but Charley was too quick.

He did not know how to kill the robot. He thought about it and realized he can create a running vortex around the robot. So Charley started running around the robot and the robot was starting to explode. He was at least going 3000 miles. After a minute the robot fell to the floor. Everyone was shocked that just a 12-year-old boy killed the robot.

Ever since that day Charley was known as The Boy Wonder!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ImCpNqbJw Coming Home By: Isabella Griffith Xavier Grantino has not been home for a few years chasing his dreams of becoming wealthy. He comes home with open arms ready to see his wife and two girls. His wife Georgia she runs into his cold arms. He feels a warm tear slowly swimming down his arm.

“Where is Patricia and Elizabeth I must give my warmest apologies to them” said Xavier As Georgia burst out into a fountain of tears she drops to her knees and says “Xavier, Elizabeth... is no longer with us. She died a month after you left home to chase your dreams in the business world, and all she wanted was daddy but no, daddy wasn’t here. Nobody knew where you were, thousands of sleepless nights, billions and billions of tears we shed over you and now all of a sudden you come home. Get out now!” As Georgia tried to walk away Xavier grabs her arm and pulls her towards him and says. “ I know I messed up but we are only human and I just happen to be one of the worst but I feel awful so just let me say bye to Patricia and I’ll be gone but I love you and I know for a fact I will love you forever and that will never change Georgia you mean the world to me so please never forget me so take this in memory” He hands Georgia a book of doodles of her name, a page for each day he was gone.

“Leave Xavier just go” said Georgia.

Xavier knew he could not just walk away he couldn’t leave the family again.

"Not again I just can't but you will never forgive me Georgia I should just go."

Xavier felt warm teardrops slowly coming from his eyes; he couldn’t believe his 4year-old daughter Elizabeth died when he left. He promised her everything would be okay before he left but he lied. He stayed on the porch all night thinking until he heard “what are you doing” He looked up and saw Georgia. “ Did you sleep there all night?” asked Georgia “Yes but wait I want to know what her last words were” said Xavier. “Xavier I can't talk about it” said Georgia. “She was my daughter too okay I miss her” said Xavier.” Please help me by leaving you remind me to much of her” “ Georgia what were the last words” said Xavier “ You want to know. It was daddy come back I need you” After he heard that his heart dropped. He felt like a tower falling and memories flashing in his eyes he just could not make it stop.

“I miss her” Said Georgia. “Oh goodness honey I can't believe this how did she die” Said Xavier. “She had an extremely high fever I couldn’t do anything but say my goodbyes” Said Georgia.

Sat down as he said, “I need to see Patricia I demand you to tell me where she is”.

Georgia responded by saying “she locked herself in her room since she heard you came home I highly doubt she wants to see you”. “Isn’t she 14 years old now?” asked Ben. “No she is only 13 Ben you missed out on seeing her grow into the beautiful women she has become she is truly brilliant.” said Georgia. “This is exactly why I need to stay Georgia so I don’t miss another second of Patricia’s life please accept me back into your life you won’t regret it I promise” said Xavier.

“Yeah sure, just like you promised you’d only be gone for a little while,” said Georgia.” You know what Georgia its all up to you to trust me 100% to stay here with unconditional love” said Ben. “Actually Ben it is up to me and Patricia, stay

here I’ll go talk to her” said Georgia she walk into Patricia’s room and says “Patricia honey I need to talk with you its important”. “Okay I guess just make it fast” said Patricia. “So as you know your father is back”. “So what about it?” asked Patricia. “Well he wants to stay with us and be your father again,” said Georgia. “What are you talking about he was always my father this whole time of course I want him back in my life I love and miss him now leave my room and go tell him I need him to be back!” said Patricia. “Then how come you locked yourself in your room” said Georgia. “I did it because I wanted you guys to be able to talk things through alone mom! What did you tell him about me” said Patricia. “I told him you didn’t want to see him!” Said Georgia. “Are you crazy mother I want to see him more than anything in the world why wouldn’t I want to see him, he’s my father for goodness sake!” said Patricia. “Don’t you dare talk to me like that Patricia, now say you're sorry and lets go out to your father” said Georgia as they walked into the kitchen where she had left Ben. As Patricia ran into Xavier’s arm she said “I love you daddy! I missed you so much please stay forever I need you in my life” said Patricia. “I love you too but your mother doesn’t seem to want me back,” said Ben. “You’re right I don’t so get your stuff and leave now! My decision is final,” said Georgia. “No way he can’t leave I’ve been through pain waiting for him and now he’s here and you want to push him away I cannot believe this, if he’s leaving then. I’m going with him no matter what you say!” said Patricia. “Fine if you love your father so much then go with him but after a week you’ll know you made a wrong decision” fiercely said Georgia. “Okay then lets get going Patricia

the train station is a 10 minute walk,” said Ben. “Well I guess this is goodbye then mother, for a while” said Patricia. “Bye I guess,” said Georgia.

“What are we doing why are we actually going?” said Patricia. “You’ll see Patricia don’t worry” said Ben. They stopped after 5 minutes of walking. “Father why are we stopping here?” asked Patricia. “ Because sweetheart your mother always changes her mind and comes running after what she let go” said Ben. “What are you talking about!” asked Patricia. “ The day I asked her to marry me she said no then she ran to my house 2 hours later and said yes and that she loved me with a sparkling look in her beautiful eyes and when she told me to leave the final time the same gorgeous look came back into her eyes and I haven’t seen that since that day, so I know in my heart that she loves me but she is just too scared to admit it” Said Xavier. “That was so sweet Father you really do love her, Elizabeth would have melted if she heard that,” said Patricia. “ I bet she would have, How about we meet your mother half way and give her less to run I have a feeling she’s close” Said Ben. Georgia smiled and said, “Okay lets go!” Soon enough they saw Georgia running to them. “I’m here only for Patricia I can’t let you take my child away from me. Georgia grabs Patricia then turns around for less then a second and turns back around and says “Who am I kidding, Ben please stay I love you so much I need to see you everyday so if you dare walk away again no second chances so please stay I’m sorry for my drama but I love you too much to watch you walk away”. ”Oh Georgia I had no doubt in my mind that you wouldn’t come back were too special to just break apart and I’m sure Elizabeth would have wanted us together as a family” said Ben.

“This is the best I love you guys now lets go home all this drama is killing me� said Patricia.

Brooke

By Nadia Herrera So there she was, a great dancer named Brooke. She was ten years old.

Brooke was a pretty impressive dancer for a ten year old . She took any chance she could get to dance; she justed loved it. She danced at Northeast Dance Academy which was a very hard dance studio to get into, but as I said, she was a very impressive dancer for a ten year old. Brooke does all kinds of dance: jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, etc...

One Saturday morning Brooke walked into dance class. As she was learning her new solo, she fell and hurt her foot. “ I think I hurt my foot. I can't move it!” exclaimed Brooke as she hopped on one foot.

Her teacher Lisa came over and checked it out, “Yeah, its pretty swollen,” Lisa replied as she picked Brooke up and carried her to the bench and called her mom into the room.

“Brooke was doing her dance and she fell and hurt her foot I think you should take her to the doctor,” suggested Lisa. Brooke’s mom took a look at her foot and took her right to the doctor. Brooke’s mom carried Brooke into the doctor's office.

The doctor took a look and said, “What happened here?”

“Brooke was dancing and took a little fall,and now she can’t move her foot.”

“Well as I looking at Brooke’s foot it looks like she has bruised it she can’t dances for five weeks .” said the doctor

“ Mom! What do I do; the competition is next week, and I have a solo. Lisa is counting on me,” cried Brooke. She had been practicing for weeks, and this was a major setback.

“Everything will be ok, now lets go home.”

Brooke and her mom go home. Brooke is lying on the couch with her foot up on the table ‘I'm going to go make dinner,” stated Brooke’s mom. The next thing you know Brooke wasn’t on the couch anymore.

“Brooke? Brooke? Where are you?” No answer “Brooke!” Still no answer.

“Where could she be?” her mom thought. After an hour of looking for Brooke she finds a note on the table saying “I have your daughter,and if you want her back I need ten million dollars.”

“But i don’t have ten million dollars” thought brookes mom She found another note saying “meet me behind her dance studio at 3:45 P.M. tomorrow.” So she did so, but nobody was there. She waited there for a minute or so and Lisa brookes dance teacher came out with Brooke “LISA! WHY WOULD YOU KIDNAP MY DAUGHTER? I THOUGHT YOU LOVED HER!” “ I do love her. I kidnapped her cause all I ever wanted is a daughter and i don’t have enough money to adopt one,and i guess since you guys are kind of wealthy I kidnapped Brooke” exclaimed Lisa.

“So am i going to get Brooke back ?” questioned brookes mom.

“Of course, I guess i just overreacted a little” said Lisa

So Lisa went to get Brooke from the car and wasn’t there. Lisa and Brooke’s mom called the police. After a few hours of the police looking they still couldn’t find her. Brooke’s mom look at all the possible places she could be,still couldn’t find her. Brooke’s mom starting crying hysterically she went to go check the house and found blood drops on the kitchen floor she followed were they led up to and saw Brooke on the floor dead. Brooke’s called the police “ I JUST CAME HOME FROM LOOKING FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR HOURS AND FOUND HER ON THE FLOOR DEAD COME FAST!” The police came and investigated it turns out that the doctor they went to earlier followed them home and killed Brooke.

Murder by the Marina By: Austin Krach

It was a cold and gloomy night in Long Island, New York. Like the weather channel predicted, it was the beginning of a huge snowstorm. Jack Smith was on his way to the marina to check on his boat right before the grunt of the storm. Jack could tell that there was something eerie in the air. He just could not put his finger on it. On his way he could have sworn he saw a shadow of a figure behind him. With the incredible amount of snow falling, he wanted to get to his boat quickly. He began walking a little faster. He knew a shortcut, so he decided to go that way.

He had to go through a forest. He had never been through this shortcut, but he heard about it around town. He see’s the dark forest in the distance. It is about nine o'clock at night. So it made the forest look as if it was evil. Jack thought to himself “I shouldn’t do this”, but he reluctantly started going into the vast and unknown forest.

As he started walking in the forest, he got the chills and the

tree’s started swaying. He could hear the branches beginning to snap. He wanted to get out as quickly as possible. It’s as if Jack fell into a trap and the forest wanted him there. Harmless on the outside, there is no telling what could happen inside the forest. Jack was relieved when he saw a glimpse of light, “Light! A way out!” He exclaimed the joy. He was sprinting toward the light; he thought the trees were coming closer and closer. Just when they were about to close in on Jack, he escaped. He promised himself never to go in there again.

The marina was in sight. As he was walking towards his boat, he saw the same shadow exact. Jack asked,” Who are you?” But there was no response. As Jack stepped on his boat, he heard a shot ring out! BANG! The bang was followed by a shuddering scream! Jack immediately darted toward to shore. There was a person bleeding.

Jack got on the phone with the police, “SOMEONE JUST GOT

SHOT BY THE MARINA AND THEY ARE BLEEDING! COME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!” Jack cried out to the police.

“We are on our way”, replied the police. Jack told the person on the ground, “It’s going to be okay.”

“I hope it will be”, the person replied hopelessly.

“What even happened?” Jack asked the stranger began telling the story “ I was walking to the marina to make sure my boat was okay and I had this gut feeling someone was following me.”

Jack was astonished! “That’s why I was at the Marina!” I also saw a shadow that I thought was following me!”

The man continued, “Whenever I looked to see who it was I saw no one. I thought the person left. But, when I walking toward the boat, I saw the figure again running toward my boat, but not too close. I couldn't see the face because he was wearing a mask. I asked him ‘who are you and what do you want’, but I saw no one! I turned around and there was the figure and I got short then he fled the scene.”

Jack saw the ambulance and asked the man “What's your name?”

He answered “ Zachary Johnson.”

The ambulance took Zach away. Jack decided to go home. It’s been a long and frightening night. On his way home, it was very foggy. Again, he thought he saw the shadow. But it quickly disappeared. While Jack was at home, he couldn’t think about anything other than the events that happened earlier that night. The thought was all that his head was wrapped around in.

“Who Was the man?” “Why did he shoot Zach?” He ached to know the answers to these questions. A week passed, Jack still had no update on Zach. He was on pins and needles waiting to hear from him. Later that day, Jack decided to go take a visit to the hospital that Zach was at. As he entered the Hospital, he immediately went to the information desk.

“Hi, what room is Zachary Johnson staying in?” Jack asked in a rushed tone.

The Nurse replied in a sad, hush tone “ he went in for surgery and he did not make it out. I'm so sorry for your lose.”

“NO! WHY!” Even though Jack only knew Zach for about 10 minutes, it feels like he has known him for an eternity. He was having a mental breakdown in the middle of the hospital lobby. In the midst of his breakdown, the security guards had to escort him out of the hospital. Jack wanted answers. He did not know why he felt this strong about Zach, but he was determined to find out who shot Zach. Since Jack was a witness to the tragic event, he felt obligated to find out who it was. “I have to find the mystery man.” When Jack got home, he sat down and he began to think. Thinking about life. He also felt guilty. “If I just turned around and got the man, Zach may not be dead right now.” He had to get to the bottom of this mystery, but he did not know how. He was thinking, thinking and even more

thinking and still nothing! Suddenly, the light bulb went off in his head! “I can retrace my steps!”

He will go exactly where he went the night of the shooting.

He will do that tonight he decided. But that means he would have to go through the dreaded forest again. He was terrified of it, but he had to go exactly where he went that night. He had a feeling that the mystery man would be out that night. Jack wanted justice to be served. Before he knew it, it was about 9:00 at night. He started to retrace his steps.

He was using the shortcut to the Marina. The forest was in

sight. He proceeded with caution. “I have to do this for Zach.” He was trying to encourage himself. He was breaking his promise with himself to never go into the forest again. As entering the forest the same thing happened as the last time.

The evil forest welcomed Jack into its unknown territory once again. He was very fearful. He began to walk deeper into the forest and heard noises around him. At first he thought it was the wind or the trees, but then he saw the shadow again!

“Not again, Jack whispered softly. That eerie feeling was back. Jack saw someone running through the forest. “Who are you!”

A voice suddenly replied, “ You should have kept your promise.” BANG! The mystery man shot Jack! The shot was followed by a blood-curdling scream from Jack. “HELP! CAN ANYONE HEAR ME?” Someone must’ve heard Jack because an ambulance rushed to the scene.

Once again, the mystery man was

nowhere to be found. By the time Jack got to the hospital, he already passed away.

The mystery man killed Jack. All Jack wanted was to get the truth. The mystery man did not want anyone to know his identity. Jack was a hero. He attempted to find the truth and have justice served; he just got in the crossfire. The mystery man

was still out there. He could endanger even more lives. Who knows what could happen? The killer of Zachary Johnson and Jack Smith remains a mystery... at least for now.

Mystery Summer By: Ayla Kugler

Hi i’m Blair. I am 14 years old and I am going to tell you, my diary, about my summer. I am so excited because my Mom, my Dad and I are going to New York City for the whole summer. My Dad works for the C.I.A and he needs to help the NYPD solve a case. We live in Texas. This is my first time ever going to New York.

“We are now at cruising altitude. You may now turn on all approved electronic devices.”

“Blair are you excited sweetie?” said my mom.

“I’m so excited!”

“Bomb!” screamed the flight attendant.

The air marshall tackled the man who took off his shoe. Because he looked like he was trying to start a bomb This man looked like he was about 30. Later we found out his name was Alex. He had been ordering drinks the whole ride! They tackled him and then they realized that he was just drunk and he had no bomb. They put him in plastic handcuffs. Then they put him in the back of the plane. He started

screaming, but then I think he fell asleep and stopped. He was very scary looking.

He was tall, and muscular.

Once they said “Welcome to New York” I was about to jump out the window, I just wanted to get there.

“Ok, stay close to me I don’t want to lose you.” my mom said.

“Ok but when will we get to the hotel?” I said excitedly.

“First we have to drive by the station to pick up the file.” my dad said “What file Dad?” “For the case” We walked off the plane and we walked into the crowded, smelly, and hot airport.

Laguardia was very different from the nice big George Bush Airport back at home.

There was this man standing there with a sign that Said Mr.Foster. He was a very scrawny little man. He looked to be about 25. We walked up to him and he took our bags.

He said “Hi my name is Bill.”

We walked out to a limo! This was the start of the best trip ever!

“Where to Mr.Foster?”

“1 Police Plaza Path,” “Are you an officer?”

“No I am a secret agent.”

“Oh my god! Are you like a crime fighting superhero.?”

“Not exactly,” said my dad jokingly.

Then Bill went on and on about how he always wanted to be a police officer. The buildings were so tall. New York was 1000 times better than Houston.

“Omg is that the Empire State Building?”

“Yup,” said Bill. Then he just went on and on about random facts. I didn't listen I was just amazed by the tall buildings. We arrived at the station and we walked in and we were greeted like we were the royal family. “ I had no idea Dad was so important” I said quietly to my mom “Well he is a C.I.A agent honey.”

“Hello Foster family. I am Agent Solis.”

Agent Solis was about 5’7, about 2 inches taller than me. She had dark red hair.

“Hi I’m Agent Foster but you can call me Steve, this is my wife Susan and my daughter Blair.”

“Nice to meet you all.”

“So what's the case?”

“You can come to the conference room and we will show you the detailS.” “Honey wait right here. we will be back soon” my dad said to my mom.

“Can i come?” I asked my dad. my dad looked at Agent Solis. she shrugged.

“Ok just don't say a word.” I have always been interested in my dad’s work.

“So basically there is a citizen sending letters to the Remington family.”

“Why is this such a big deal? It happens all the time.” my dad said curiously.

“The Remington Family is the richest family in New York.”

“What do they do for a living?”

“They own almost all the banks from here to New Jersey."

"What are they saying in the letters?"

"Well it is threats. He is also admitting to killing other girls. That's where you come in since you are a specialist in blackmail and letters like this."

My dad is always involved in these with letters. I don't know why this one is so important. It just seems like every other case like this.

“Why is this case so important?” asked my dad curiously.

“He is also sending pictures of the people he has murdered. He is a serial killer. We think he is interested in Mr. Remington's daughter Jessica.”

“Can I see the pictures?”

They were so gross. There were 5 different girls. after this I heard Agent Solis whisper something to my dad. Then he told me to leave and go find my Mom. “Why do I have to leave?”

“Honey just do what I tell you.” “ok” I walked out of the room and I heard them say, “The citizen was drunk and slipped up and accidentally licked the envelope” “was dna found?” “no” After that my dad came out of the office and said “Lets go explore New York” There were so many crazy people. The buildings were huge and then we went to dinner. Once we got to the hotel, I was in the shower and I heard my parents talking. My dad started by explaining how one of the richest families in New York is

getting letters admitting to murder with photographs. Then he said how he was threatening to murder other people. Then I heard him say how he didn't want me to hear the murder part. My dad always likes to protect me from his cases. Which I like because I sometimes have scary nightmares. That night I had a nightmare. Right when I feel asleep the nightmare started. I walked onto the plane and me and my parents. The crazy drunk man, Alex, came into the aisle and started shooting people.

And then I started crying. Then I woke up. I told my Mom and she just said it was probably because I heard about the case and I was scared.

On the fifth day of the summer that we were in New York, Evidence was found.

My dad and my mom went downstairs in the hotel to get dinner but I was tired and I stayed in the room. I was snooping around my dad’s stuff and I found one of the threatening letters in a plastic sealed bag. It said:

Dear Mr. Remington, I know where you live. If you dont send me 1 million dollars I will kill you. Just like I did to the others. Don’t bring in the police or I will kill them to.

Now I am really scared. He said he would kill my dad, and he would probably kill me too. I grabbed the room key and I ran downstairs. I went to the restaurant and I told the host that I was meeting my parents. Then I walked up and I heard my dad say this to my mom, “So the evidence we found was dank on the envelope. They had to lick to seal it.”

“So have they tested the evidence yet?”

“They are testing it right now.”

I came up to my parent’s table. I told them how I saw the letter and my dad said “It’s ok he did not really mean that. He is just a psycho and is going to jail soon.”

We all walked back to the room because I was so scared. Then everyday for the next week my mom and I walked around the city. One day we saw the crazy guy from the plane, Alex, he was at the restaurant where we were. Once we got back to the hotel we told my dad. He asked if Alex was drunk. My mom said no and they both started laughing. A few days later my parents thought I was asleep so they started talking about the case.

“We found out who is writing the letters” “Who?” asked my mom curiously.

“Alex! I think the one from the plane. Now tomorrow we just have to catch him.”

Then I fell asleep. I had the nightmare again, but this time Alex killed us. The next day my Mom and I went out and we went shopping and we went to this fancy men’s store because we wanted to get my dad a present. Alex was there and my mom and I both started freaking out. He went into the dressing room and my mom went over and locked the door. Then I called my dad and in about 5 seconds he was in the store with a bunch of officers. Alex tried to run but my dad got him in handcuffs. Once they arrested him they asked him why he was writing the letters.

He said that the reason he wrote the letters was for revenge. He said that all the people he killed were rich because his father has been falsely accused of a crime by a wealthy family and lost his job and it ruined his family. So he wanted to ruin the

lives of the rich people he thought had wronged him. Hearing about this horrible case made me realize how important truth and justice is.

A Conspiracy for a Cure By: Stephanie Leibowitz “The death rate from cancer is much higher this year than last year...,” announced the news anchor. Michael was watching the evening news in his apartment with his close friend Ally McMahon. He lived in Pennsylvania, it was late Spring, early Summer. “I think it’s horrible that all these people are dying from cancer,” said Michael in a very forlorn tone. “Well they haven’t found a cure yet,” said Ally blankly. “I guess you’re right, but what if they do and are just hiding it from the rest of the word!” said Michael excitedly “Sure, like that’s actually happening,” said Ally sarcastically with her hands on her hips. “Even if that happened then who would be hiding it?” asked Ally. “The people who discovered it of course,” said Michael. Ally rolled her eyes. “Why would they hide it from the rest of the world?

They would make millions for the discovery,” said Ally. “I don’t know, but maybe it could happen,” said Michael shrugging.

Michael was very imaginative and liked to make up stories. Most of the time they didn’t make any sense and he had no way to explain it. He still believed it though. Ally was a very practical person, and didn’t like to make up stories. She liked news stories backed up by factual information. Even though she disagreed with most of Michael’s stories, she was still his best friend. They had known each other since college and were still friends.

The next day Ally called Michael. Michael answered the phone. “Hello?” “Hi Michael,” said Ally sadly. “What’s wrong Ally?” asked Michael. “My Dad, he has cancer,” sniffled Ally. “Oh no, Ally, I’m so sorry,” said Michael sorrowfully. “He’s

in the hospital right now,” said Ally. “I’ll be right over there” said Michael. A few minutes later Michael got to the hospital. He walked through the hospital to see Ally talking to the doctor outside her father’s room. “I’m very sorry,” said the Doctor quietly. The doctor glanced at Michael then walked away. “What did the doctor say?” “He doesn’t have very long,” sniffled Ally. “How long?” asked Michael.

“Less than a week,” cried Ally. “Oh Ally,” whispered Michael sorrowfully. “Who’s that?” A strange figure was talking to the doctor. He was holding a mysterious briefcase. “Oh him, that’s my Dad’s co-worker Marc, the are very close friends.”

“Hmm...,” mumbled Michael. Marc was very suspicious thought Michael. Marc walked past Michael, they looked each other in the eyes and time stood still for a moment. Michael sensed that Marc was hiding something or was up to no good.

Marc walked into Mr.McMahon’s room. He pulled the shade over window in the door. Michael wondered what was going on in there. Marc was in there for a long time. Michael was just about to open the door when Marc came out. Marc stared into Michael’s eyes for a moment then left the hospital without speaking a word.

The nurse walked into the room. Michael was just about to talk to Ally when the nurse screamed. “Doctor come quick!” The doctor, Ally, and Michael all ran into the room. “What, what is it?” yelled the doctor. “He’s cured! The cancer is gone!” yelled the nurse amazed. “It’s a miracle!” said Ally. Ally ran and hugged her father.

“Yes, it certainly is,” said Michael suspiciously.

The doctor asked Ally’s father what he did to get rid of the cancer. “I just closed my eyes then opened them and felt better,” said Ally’s father. Michael didn’t

believe his story, it didn’t make any sense to him. The doctor couldn’t explain what happened. Michael knew he had to figure it out.

“Ally, your dad’s story doesn’t make any sense,” Michael said. She came over to his house the next day for lunch. “Well what do you think happened?” asked Ally. “I’m not sure but I want to figure it out, will you help me?” asked Michael. “Ok,” said Ally, not very confident in him.

The next day they went to Ally’s dad’s office. “Hi I’m Ally, my Dad is,” “Yes yes I know who you are,” said the secretary. The secretary cut Ally off. Her nametag said Linda. Linda wasn’t a very friendly person. Ally’s dad was a doctor, a doctor who treats cancer. That made his story even more suspicious. They went to his office. It was locked. He was treating a patient so he had the key. Luckily Ally had an extra key to get in. Michael and Ally started searching around. “Hmm...nothing here looks suspicious,” said Michael frustrated. “The only place we haven’t searched is the safe” said Ally. Michael looked at her. She looked up at him. “Ok I’ll open it” huffed Ally. “Oh my gosh,” they said in unison. “That’s it, the cure for cancer!” said Michael amazed. “It is isn’t it,” Marc and Ally’s Dad. They were standing in the doorway. Michael and Ally spun around “Dad!” Ally said startled. “Mr.McMahon, why would you hide this from the world?” “If all the patients got the cure then we wouldn’t get their money for treatment, but know that you two know we have the cure..,” Marc grabbed a metal bar from inside the office. “Daddy, stop, No!” As Marc brought his arm up Michael grabbed it and swung him into the bookshelf which knocked him

out. Mr.McMahon came at him and he put him in an armlock and threw him onto the floor and held him down. Ally ran to tell security guards. They were arrested and the antidote was sent to Washington for testing. Mr.McMahon was interrogated and he told the truth this time. Marc brought the antidote in the briefcase to the hospital and administered it there. They were brought to jail. They were part of a larger group of doctors that wanted to hide the cure.

“I guess you were right, sorry I didn’t believe you Michael,” said Ally embarrassed. “It’s ok Ally,” said Michael smiling. They walked out smiling and talking to each other, little did they know the impact they had on the world.

Dear Diary While sitting in the West Hollow Mental Hospital, Jolie explains to the hospital’s therapist how she landed up there. when he walked out of the room and told Jolie that what she told him is a lie, Jolie screams “No! I promise it’s true”. Although she hears the therapist whisper to the manager, “ We’ve got a crazy one, she needs to be put in the extra psychiatric section of the building”, she still screams and cries. Her eyes were like Niagra Falls as she wrote in her diary. She wrote:

Dear diary, I haven’t written in you in a while. It’s been almost 2 months. There hasn’t been anything interesting going on in my life. I went to college, did some internships, and hung with my friends. You know, the usual.

That was until about a week ago. I was in a very bad car crash. A big truck hit my car. The car flipped over and was on fire. It was very scary.. I don’t remember much from that time, but I remember being trapped in the car unconscious. I was rushed to the hospital right away. When I was at the hospital I was laying in a surprisingly very comfortable bed, but for some reason I was unable move or talk.

Although I was unable to do most things I was able to think and hear. I heard the doctors saying that I was in a coma and would most likely wake up within the next few days. I continued to have this

inability to move for about a day. After that I began to feel like I was floating towards the ceiling and I was looking down at myself. I had no idea what was happening so I began to scream for help, but nobody heard me. I was now in this big, pink room made up of soft clouds. I was very scared because I didn’t know where I was. I went up to this friendly looking man and asked, “where are we?” He responded “we’re in heaven”. It finally hit me that I must have died.

Heaven was actually a really fun place! There were games, delicious food, and angels everywhere. For a while I was having a blast! When I went to go talk to some of the other people who have passed away everyone vanished. As I turned around, a big dark creature was floating in front of me. He Screamed, “You must go back to where you’re from” and then disappeared into thin air. The words “You must go back to where you’re from” kept running through my head. I didn’t know how to get back so I tried many things. I tried pinching myself, climbing down, and jumping, but none of these things worked. I began to cry because I felt lonely and frightened. In a blink of eye I was back in the hospital surrounded by many doctors and my family. “She’s awake” cheered a doctor. I was finally able to move. I pushed out the words, “yay, I’m alive”. The doctors were very confused and asked what I meant.. I told them exactly what happened. Sadly, no one believed me. Everybody thought I was crazy. I spoke to a therapist, but he told me what I said wasn’t true. Thats how I ended up in a

mental hospital. That’s where I am right now. I am feeling very upset and annoyed. I am also very tired, so I guess I will have to go now.

If anything exciting happens soon I will write about it! xoxo, Jolie

Lost and Found by: Toniann Lodico

On a muggy summer night Clair, Josie, and Demetrius went for a long walk.

Alex lives 2 miles away from them and he invited them over. Demetrius went and took the back road, but got lost with his little sisters. Clair was itching all over, crawling in her own skin. She kept thinking someone was following them. A shadow came up behind her, covered her mouth and ran with her.

Josie had to wait as her heart pounded, she couldn’t believe what she just witnessed.

“What’s going to happen to us now?” whispered Josie. “ Nothing- we--we just have to watch ourselves,” snapped Demetrius.

“Come on we have to tell the police and they search for her!” “ Josie, you have to calm down we will call ok give me a second.”

As Josie waited for her older brother to call, she screamed and screamed... waiting for Claire to answer her. “ Ring Ring, Hello 911 what’s your emergency?” asked the operator. “ My sister she’s 4 and..and someone took her. She was with me and she kept saying a creepy man was behind us … i didn’t think” he paused. Then he took a deep breath and said “ he would take her”. “ Ok well where are you right now and i’ll send a squad car.” said the worried operator.

" We are at 15th Nookwood Ave.".

"Ok they be right there but you have to stay where you are", said the operator. Josie couldn't hold it in any longer and she bursted out into a thousands

of tears. All she had left of her little sister was her rag doll Josie made her. After 15 minutes the squad cars pulled up to see a 18 year old boy holding his younger sister. " Hello I'm officer Dogers are you guys the one who made the phone call?"

Asked Dogers " Yes I was the one on the phone with the operator."

"Ok can u describe what happened and the looks of the child please," said Dogers with no emotions. " Her name is Clair Hound and she's 4. She has dark thick brown hair and a head full of curls. She has green eyes with brown in the center with a button nose.

And wait freckles lots of them. She's wearing pink shorts with a baby blue top that says " love to smile". ", described Demetrius.

"Ok now please explain what happened in detail." " Well my buddy Alex Kenwith he called me at like 10:15 and I was babysitting my sisters. He has a little borther and my sister gets a long with him really well so we were going over to hang out. Clair was crying and wanted her rag doll she goes nowhere without it. I was thought I knew the backroads but I got lost and -- and I heard Clair saying the boogie man was behind us seeking up on her. I told her it was her mind playing tricks on her. If I knew this would if happened I would of stopped I-I didn't know", explained Demetrius.

"It's not your fault now pulled yourself together and tell me what happened next," remarked the Dougers.

"Well I told Josie to pull back her hair cause her blonde curls were getting in her face. I then kept waking.. Thinking everything was ok. I heard a screamed it was

Clair. This man in a black coat had his dirty hand on her mouth and I could see the tears coming from her eyes that were shut tight. I chased them from 24th to 15th and then they were just gone. She's my little sister how could I let this happen to her," Questioned Demetrius. " Alright were there any markings on the coat and or any marks at all", asked the Dogers. " Well on the back there was a symbol of a feather with like a knife point at the end .. It was red," answered Demetrius. " Do you know his race, height, age and weight?" " Josie could tell you the race, age, and possibly the weight. His height was a good 6 feet or 6 foot 2." " Thank you very much let me ask Josie a few questions and ill give u a answer," said the officer with confindece.

"Hello Josie I'm officer Dogers I just finished taking to your brother Demetrius," said the officer softly.

"Hi you wanted to ask me questions?"

"Yes I did well how old are you."

"I'm 12."

"Ok well do you think you can remember the race if the man who took Clair also the age and maybe his weight," asked Dogers nicely. Josie started crying again.

After at least 5 minutes she was able to wipe away her tears and finally answer. " He was very slim and he had tanish skin .. with a accent. He was in his late 20's or early 30's, " whimpered Josie. After Josie made her statement all of the officers

came up and talked for 30 minutes before realizing this is a cerail kidnapper. After breaking the news to the kids they had one more bomb shell. They only have 15 hours to find her alive. The first place to look is the old Slaughterhouse which is where the first victim Kaylee was found. As the kids and the cops look around they don't see anything. Josie felt a cold chill go down her spine. She opens this latched door on the floor. She grabs Demetrius only and goes down the stairs. They see a chair with one light on it, covered in blood. There is someone sitting in it and there's thick rope that ties them to the chair. Demetrius turns the chair over and finds a little girl who's spirit is gone. All of her hopes were lost. Her curls were lifeless and tears stains were down her checks. Skin so pale with hey head hanging low. Her mouth was duck taped shut and so were here eyes. She's dirty and her clothes are ripped almost off her. There's so much blood on her coming from her cuts.

Demetrius figured the man cut her with the machines. He finally gets up the nerve to lift up the girls head. Once Clair was born he got more responsibility. He lifts up the girls head and sees Clair's lifeless body.

"JOSIE GET THE COPS NOW ... CLAIR I FOUND HER!" Screamed Demetrius. " OK there calling a bus," said Josie.

Demetrius checked her pulse. He

heard the lightest faintest heart beat.

"SHE'S ALIVE!!"he said. Within minutes Clair was on a gurney going to the hospital. Demetrius could not stop crying and that goes for Josie to. They only had 6 hours left to find her and they did. They could never find the man. He's out there

late at night, creeping up behind you. You never know when his dirty bloody hand will cover your mouth and your gone.

The Mystery of The Golden Soccer Ball

By Brooke Megale

It was Saturday morning in the Smith household.

Emma got up and realized she had a soccer game at Championship Fields. She got up, got dressed, and zoomed off to the field. She was pumped and ready to go. Best of all she was Team Captain and got to keep “The Golden Soccer Ball”. She got on that field feeling confident. She was focused and stole the ball from the other player. Emma was dribbling to the soccer net and shouted with excitement! “I am going for the goal! I can win the game for my team if I score this goal!” She charged at the net and BOOM! That’s the game! Everyone shook hands and said great game. Emma was so excited she told her best friend Jenna everything.

“Guess what Jenna? I SCORED A GOAL!!” Emma shouted with excitement.

Jenna declared “THATS MY AMAZING GIRL!!”

They both left the field and walked back to Emma’s house. When they got home Emma and Jenna were having fun. When Jenna left Emma realized something. She was so upset! “NO! NO! NOOOO!!! I FORGOT MY GOLDEN SOCCER BALL AT THE GAME! THE TEAM GAVE THAT BALL TO ME BECAUSE THEY SAID I AM TRUSTWORTHY AND WOULD NEVER LOSE ANYTHING!” Emma panicked! She didn’t know what to do! She called Jenna and told her to come over and help her find it! She went out in the middle of the night with Jenna

and each of them brought flashlights and magnifying glasses. They slowly opened the door and snuck out of the house. They crept down Main Street to the Championship Fields. She remembered the last time she saw it was in the soccer net at the far end of the field. They crept over there with flashlights on and magnifying glasses ready. They realize that it was not there and Emma thought this in her head “That ball was the best soccer ball I have ever seen! I can’t believe I lost it” She was so sad and Jenna tried to comfort her but that didn’t work. Emma said with sadness "Thanks for helping me Jenna but now I think we should go" Jenna Replied “Ok! I guess so and don't worry I will help you find that ball no matter what!" "Thanks!" Emma exclaimed with pride. Emma went home and told her neighbor Ms. Singer about this! Ms. Singer told her that she knew who stole the golden soccer ball! Emma squealed with delight and said, "Who could it possibly be?" Ms. Singer exclaimed, "It is Professor Hopkins! He is a evil professor who likes to collect rare items and turn them into items he uses for inventions!" Emma was shocked. She never heard of this evil professor before! She asked Ms. Singer "Where does he live and what town is it in? " Ms. Singer exclaimed, "He lives in the town of Skyview. It's only 6 blocks away and he lives in a haunted house on Crumble Street. I believe so!" Emma replies saying "THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP MS. SINGER! I WILL SET OFF AND CAPTURE HIM TOMORROW! THANK YOU!" "Your welcome!" She exclaimed. Emma and Jenna set off to the town of Skyview. They hopped on the bus and were off to Skyview. After 20 minutes or so they finally arrived at Skyview. They were looking

for Professor Hopkins and his haunted house. They walked for 15 minutes and saw a sign that sad “Evil Hideout 19 minutes away! Do you dare to go?? If you do follow the tracks that have green ooze on them and stay on the paths on the right. That will lead you to the exact street to where is house is: Crumble Street.

Last but not least his haunted house I s number 16. If you follow these directions you will find Professor Hopkins’s house.’” The girls were screaming with joy!!

Emma screamed, “Jenna I can’t believe we found this sign! Its a miracle!!”

Jenna shouted, “Yeah. I can’t believe it either! We will find that ball in no time!”

They were so happy they saw this sign! They quickly began walking on the path slowly. They were nervous and afraid but they didn’t give up!! They quickly ran by the green ooze because it could be dangerous. Then they stayed to the right at all times! In no time they arrived at Crumble Street. Emma forgot what his house number was. Jenna said it was 16.

Emma is thinking in her head “I hope Jenna is right!”

They stick with Jenna’s advice and arrived at house #16. Jenna was right! It was a HUGE haunted house that was purple and green. GROSS! They have to find a way to sneak in. Emma saw a basement gate left open.

She tells Jenna “JENNA! THERE IS AN OPENING IN THE BASEMENT GATE!! LETS GO TO IT BEFORE THE PROFESSOR SEES US!” “Great idea!!” Jenna whispers They quickly run towards the gate and creep downstairs slowly. Emma and Jenna hide before the professor sees them. They quickly saw the Golden Soccer Ball hidden in the corner. They quickly run and grab it but the professor stops Emma.

Jenna ran to the corner just in time. The Professor screams out “WHY ARE YOU ROTTEN KIDS HERE?? NOT TO STEAL MY GOLDEN SOCCER BALL I HOPE!! MWAHAHA!” Professor Hopkins grabs Emma and locks her up in a cage.

Jenna is trying to get an idea to save Emma and the Golden Soccer Ball. Jenna sees a knife next to her. She grabs it and charges to the Professor with it. She stabs him 2 times in the chest. The Professor is dead lying on the floor! Jenna grabs the key and unlocks Emma.

Emma is jumping with joy. “THANK YOU SO MUCH JENNA! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! YOU ARE A REALLY A GREAT FRIEND AND YOU ARE MY HERO!!”

Jenna replied “ ANYTIME BEST FRIEND! I WILL HELP YOU OUT IN ANY SITUATION! NOW LETS TAKE THAT GOLDEN SOCCER BALL AND RUN!!”

Emma agrees. They both run and hop on the bus and finally arrive at home. Jenna says “Lets keep that ball away from the field and never let it happen again!!”

Emma agrees.

The End!!

THE STOLEN WALLET It was supposed to be another normal day at the library, stacking books, helping lost children find their mothers, same routine. But, today there was a little twist. While i was stacking books in section 13, I saw a young man grab my friends wallet out of her purse. I immediately dropped what I was doing and followed the guy around. On my walkie talkie I paged security to catch him but he got away. That same day during my lunch break I saw the same kid again with the same wallet. I filed a police report and kept on following the kid. He hopped into a taxi.

Luckily my car was parked right behind the taxi. So I followed the taxi down into an alley. The kid hopped out of the taxi and I got out of my car and followed him. He saw me following him and he started to run. “ Hey come back here , ay stop that come here”, I shouted I chased him and chased him through the alley up and down the fire escape on top of the roof through the projects around the drugstore. After all that running the young man eventually tripped and fell gasping for air. I knelt down staggering my breath. “ I know you stole the wallet where is it”, I said.

I could barely get out those few words because I was out of breath.

“ Who are you and why are you following me “ the young man shouted. “ My name is Tina I saw you steal my friends wallet out of her purse at the library earlier this morning “, I alluded. “ I don’t know what you’re talking about” ,the young man argued.

“Dude c’mon I caught red-handed twice”, I argued.

“Alright,you caught me my name is John”, he admitted. “ Why would you steal you could've asked me for money if you needed it”, I elaborated “I know but I wouldn't be able to pay you back anyway”, he declared.

“Its not about getting payed back and what did you need the money for anyway”, I questioned.

“I needed the money so I can get insulin for my little brother , he has diabetes”, he confessed. “ Ohh I’m so sorry ,is he okay” I said. “ Yeah he is good he just needs some insulin” he said “Well where are your parents”, I cross-examined. “ My mom died 3 years ago and my dad abandoned us in an alleyway when I was seven”, he said.

“ Oh I’m so sorry I didn't know. Here take $50 but you have to give me back my friends wallet”, I reminded. “ Here you go I’m sorry I didn’t mean to cause trouble thanks for the money , I really appreciate it”, he prevaricate.

That day I felt so proud of myself helping children in need. It was a sad but surprising twist of a day and I’m glad I changed a kids life. I am also really glad that my parents were always there for me and gave me the proper resources that I needed. If I were to be able to change the surroundings of children in this century I would. Life is hard for many people and sometimes we have to do what we got to do.

The Power Rock By: Jimmy Rouse

“Get to bed!” shouted Fred’s mom.

“Alright,”sighed Fred. “Hey Joe, gonna play patty cake?” Fred is my best friend, but can get into trouble a lot. He is very rude to people and curses a lot. I am a very outgoing person, who loves to solve mysteries and crimes. I was at Joe’s house for a sleepover, and he was acting very childish.

“Why would we play that when we have a magical rock?”

“All it does it makes you strong. If one person has it, than the other person can’t do anything so it isn’t really fun,” cried Fred. Then he just fell to sleep. I tried to wake him up, but he was a really heavy sleeper. I thought I might as well go to sleep too. After 5 minutes, I went to sleep.

I suddenly heard the window open, and I realized we left the rock on the windowsill. Then a faced popped up from the window, it was Deputy Ray. I couldn’t believe that a deputy would break into my house to steal the rock. He grabbed the rock and the last thing I remember a fist was in my face.

I woke up in the hospital 3 hours after I got punched. Fred was sitting next to me.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t get up to help you I was just really scared,” mumbled Fred.

I wondered why Ray would be the one who stole it. I thought it would be a robber or someone really bad, but it was the town deputy. He was supposed to be the one stopping the crime, not the one doing the crime!

“You can leave the hospital in an hour,” the nurse told me” “Alright,” I sighed.

An hour later, my Mom came home from work. She was extremely worried.

“Oh my gosh are you okay? I knew I shouldn’t have let you go. You need to be in a safer environment. You can’t be sleeping at other people houses. You are still a little baby. You need to reach 18 if you want to at other people’s houses.

“Mom, I’m 14,” I yelled at her.

“14 is still a baby, 15 is a toddler.”

I was raging in my head about how annoying she was. I just ignored her, ran out of the hospital with Fred. I really wanted to go find Deputy Ray and get that rock. They police already Deputy Joe beating me up, but they don’t know about the rock. I wasn’t planning on telling them, because then everybody would want to find the rock. We knew more about the rock then he did though. If you keep the rock in your pocket for more than 43 minutes then you are cursed.

I thought he would be hidden in the forest, hidden in the tree.

“Hey Fred, do you want to go to the forest to find Deputy Ray. I think that he’s over there, because he always goes there during the winter in his forest house.

We have to be careful though because he has guns.”

“Alright, as long as I could get into more trouble,” sighed Fred.

We had to take a long journey on 7th street, which was 4 miles. Fred was exhausted, but I was a runner. I ran the 4 miles in an hour with Fred on my back for half the way. When we got to the entrance of the forest, we dug a hole, which we would hide in, sleep in and store things in. We brought food, water and games.

After we dug the hole we went right to sleep.

I had trouble going to sleep because Fred was snoring so loudly. I decided to play a prank on him. I got the jelly from the bag, and rubbed it on his right hand. I tickled his face with a leaf, and he threw the jelly right at his face. He started to curse at me, and he ran off. I knew I couldn’t find Ray without him.

“Fred, I’m sorry, I just wanted to have a little fun. I can’t do this without you, and you won’t be able to walk 4 miles especially when you are tired without me,” I screamed to Fred.

But Fred wouldn’t listen, he just walked away. I screamed at him until he was out of sight. I started to go to sleep in my hole, but I had trouble going to sleep. I finally went to bed after 5 hours.

I woke up and it was pouring. Yesterday it was sunny, so I didn’t bring a raincoat or anything. I needed to find shelter, but the only thing that had shelter was Ray’s house. I thought about it for a long time, but then I started to walk there. I had trouble finding it because of the large, and vast amount of trees. All of a sudden I heard a scream, it sounded like a child. I went to the scream, and I ended up nowhere else but Deputy Ray’s house.

I found a rock, and threw it at the house. I broke a window, and I heard another scream. I thought that must be where the kid had to be. But then I saw a face that looked like Fred’s. I knew it was him when he screamed, “Joe! Ray went out to take a pee; this is my only chance to escape. He threatened to beat me up and kill me. I’ll explain later.”

I ran into the house like a rabbit and went right to the room. We looked out the window, and saw him coming back to the house. I decided to hide in the closet where I would be very quiet. I heard him come in.

That is when I knew I needed to make my move. I hopped out of the closet, and I saw the rock. It was lying on the floor. I dove for it and grabbed. He also dove, but he slipped and fell. I held the rock to his head.

“Please don’t kill me,” he pleaded.

I ignored him and threw it at his face. I wasn’t really gonna kill him, I just knocked him out.

Fred and I dragged him all the way back to the police department.

“Please don’t fire me,” he begged.

“Oh, we’ll do more then fire you, you’re going to prison,” an officer said.

Ray was in prison and we were all happy.

“Here’s what happened, I actually went the other way while you were sleeping, when he kidnapped me. I decided to get him myself. I was at his front door when he knocked me out cold. That was when I woke up in the chair. He grabbed the rock, but it didn’t make him stronger. That was when I realized that the rock

didn’t do anything. It was all in our minds. When you came, like I said, Ray had to use the bathroom. Thanks for saving me though,” explained Fred.

“It was the least I could do,” After that, we were picked up by 2 cops and brought to a parade. The whole town loved us and knew us. The rock was put in a museum, and it was called “The Normal Rock That Changed The Town.”

The Adventures of the Missing Trophy

By: Alec Silverman

It was a sunny day on Long Island. I love it when spring comes; it makes me feel so energized. I was so nervous, though, because my soccer team was in the finals of the MAPS tournament. Teams who are ranked the highest in their state play this tournament. There were eleven of us who started off at the beginning of the season playing for the HBC Crush. If one of us couldn’t make a game, then the Crush would have to forfeit. One by one, we took each team on like it was our last game and always ended up victorious.

“Ok guys, this is it, we came here to win and take the trophy home”, said Coach Brett. “Let’s go Crush”, we all shouted as we ran onto the field. Each and every one of us played tough and hard. We would never let it show how tired we were.

After all, we were playing without any substitutions the entire season, we were used to it by now. It was the end of the second half and the score was tied 2-2. There was

a penalty called on the other team and Jake was taking the corner kick. We all lined up in front of the goal, Jake kicked the ball, and Max headed the ball into the net.

Everyone on the team gave Max a high-five and all the parents were jumping up and down with excitement. With two minutes to spare, the other team tried it’s best to score as soon and as quickly as possible. Another penalty was called, this time the other team had a shot on goal. Jeremy, our goalie, is six foot one and very intimidating. The other team kicks the ball to the bottom of the left side of the goal post and Jeremy saves the ball. We all screamed out in amazement. What an unbelievable save. “Ok guys, one more minute to play, lets do it.” “No more penalties,” said coach Brett. “Play smart and safe.” All of a sudden, the whistle blows and we win! The parents were jumping up and down. We were jumping up and down. What an amazing victory. We got individual metals and there was one large trophy for all of us to share. We took tons of pictures and posted it to our league website.

The trophy was placed in a window display at the HBC league office. A couple of days go by, and Brett gets a phone call saying that our trophy was stolen out of the window display in the middle of the night. He calls together a team meeting and informs us as to what had happened. Everyone’s eye’s and mouth’s were wide open with disbelief. Who could do such a terrible thing? I looked around the room to see if there was one person who’s eyes were not focused on the coach.

Coach Brett said, “We’re going to interview everyone on the team individually to see if we can determine who did such a horrible act”. Everyone’s mind was racing with ideas on who it could be. At first, I thought it was Jeremy because he saved the

last goal from going into the net. Next, I thought it could be Max who headed the ball into the net for the winning goal. Finally, I thought it could be Jake because he was responsible for the corner kick that went into the goal. After we were all interview, the coach instructed us to go home and there would be no practice that day.

A couple days later, Jeremy and Max were hanging out at Jeremy’s house.

His neighbor, Mrs. O’Hara, called over to them, “Jeremy, could you please come over here and help me with my flat tire?” “ Sure, Mrs. O’Hara we’ll be right over.

Jeremy and Max went to help her with her flat tire when Max noticed something in the back seat. It was a trophy, their trophy!!! “Uh, Mrs. O’Hara where did you get that trophy?” asked Jeremy. “This is Mr. O’Hara’s car, he had to take mine to work today,” she replied. “Um, Mrs. O’Hara, I believe the trophy sitting in Mr. O’Hara’s back seat belongs to our team. “How do you know it belongs to your team?” she asks. “Well ours was stolen out of the window showcase at the HBC league office and it looks just like it,” replied Jeremy. Jeremy and Max immediately called Coach Brett who called the police. Just as they showed up at the O’Hara’s house, Mr. O’Hara was pulling up the driveway. Mr. O’Hara gets out of the car and says, “Hey, what’s going on here?” Mrs. O’Hara explains to him what happened and he starts screaming and yelling. “This trophy belongs to me, I was responsible for putting the Crush team together and I deserve to keep it.”

“Sorry, Mr. O’Hara, this trophy belongs to the Crush team and it is going to stay with them,” replied the police officer. “Let’s go Mr. O’Hara, we’re going down to the precinct.”

The Crush team was happy that their trophy was returned to them. It was placed back into the window showcase in the HBC league office. This time, an alarm was attached so that nobody could try to steal it again.

THE COMEBACK

By Jason Spinelli

Coach Smith and his team have not won in a while with a 2-22 record. Yeah I don’t know Tom how they can come back from this losing streak, like they will need an all star. ‘’Dad you hear what the broadcasters are saying about our team’’. I know Jake but their right, I mean our team needs to improve or another 0-12 year again. DAD!, I think we’ve found that star.

Brodie Wilson best Quarterback in the country lived in Maryland and made it to the eastbay All American Bowl game. That’s who we need to win dad he is the best. ‘’Well Hank it’s that time of year again for the Florida 12 Year old Football season’’. At rank 1 we have the best team that’s won the championship for the past 3 Years Coach Ronald Brown and the Doctor Phillips at 12-0 record. 2. Barmount Bears at 10-2 record.

3. Petersburg Steelers at 10-2 also. 4. Knoxville Yellow Jackets at 9-3. 5.

George Town Zipps 8-4. 6. West Dillon Jaguars at 7-5. 7. Stetson Bucks at also 7-5. 8.Havenport Riders at 6-6. 9. Reals Town CornHuskers 5-7.

10. central Florida Trojans 4-8. 11. Michigan Wolverines at 2-10. 12. At last the Deland War Eagles at 2-10 with the worst record but Tom you hear about Brodie Wilson moving into Deland can help them A LOT. Next day Coach Smith and Jake went out to eat at a local Buffalo Wild Wings.

There standing across from them came over Coach Brown from the Knights and said ‘’Well Mike just because you have that Brodie kid doesn’t mean nothing you haven’t won In a while’’. That saturday Jake and his Center Cory went to the Gym to play Basketball and then they saw Brodie with his older brother lifting weights, Brodie was only lifting 10 pound dumbbells while his brother was bench pressing hundreds of pounds.

This was their first time meeting him so it was kind of awkward. ‘’Hey brodie’’ says Jake ‘’Hey guys you two are on the Deland war eagles right’’.

Brodie recorded ‘’Ya my name is Jake Smith the Coach Smith Son, I play tight end and this Cory our center.’’ Brodie went on ‘’Do you think we can break that losing streak and go to the championship.’’ Well folks here we are at the opening day of the Florida 12 year old age group first game The Barmount Bears vs. The Deland War Eagles and the kick is off!! War Eagles ball. Brodie Wilson under snap , SET, GO Wilson rolls out of the

pocket throws the ball to Micheal Rogers the receiver and catches it! Now Brodie Wilson in shotgun formation keep it running like a Cheetah, touchdown War Eagles 7 Bears 0. Well tom this has been an exciting first half Deland 28 Barmount 6 and Brodie Wilson having an spectacular first half with 3 running TD’S and one passing to Jake Smith. ‘’ So do you think that the war Eagles can win the game Hank’’ Tom judging his answer ‘’Honestly I think they can win this game’’. Wilson rolls out passes it to the Running back Justin Williams he runs for 53 yards for the TD. Holy smokes the War Eagles killed the Bears 42-6 and the first time the War Eagles beat the Bears since 2006. What a game, hope to see you all next week the Petersburg Steelers vs the Deland War Eagles! Hello people it’s me Tom and Hank here with the report for your games. The Steelers win the toss and they will receive. Right away the steelers running the ball right down the War Eagles throat. Score Steelers 7 War Eagles nothing at half. ‘’Wow last week we saw a team that could win the championship now I See a team that can even get a first down’’. Now we have Eagles ball on the 22 yard line and there is a nice run up the middle

by Justin Williams. Wilson in the shotgun hikes it play action, pump fakes it and throws a 32 yard pass complete to Jake Smith he is now running down the sideline touchdown. 7-7, Wilson runs, Touchdown Wilson. 14-7

Williams jukes defenders out touchdown!!! Your final score War Eagles 21 Petersburg Steelers 6. ‘’Hey Hank guess who’s the number 2 team in the league’’ Tom exclaims ‘’who’’ The Richmond Knights!!! That night at the victory party the whole team is there Jake and Brodie drove to town with Coach Smith and got the food delivery. Jack and Brodie decided to stay in the car a few moments pass by then they a low raspy voice Brodie pipes to Jack ‘’ Jack you hear that’’? Jack responses right away ‘’ Yeah I hear it, it sounds like the coach from the knights’’. Jake barley finishes before Brodie proclaims ‘’ Brown I hate that guy’’! Jake then says ‘’be silent Brodie, what is he saying’’. well, Mr. referee I have a great deal you that you and your partner will enjoy. ‘’For this going game against the Central Florida Trojans, A thousand dollars each’’. Coach brown lectured.Did you just hear that jake Coach Brown is bribing the referees for next weeks game’’. We need to tell your dad. That friday Coach Brown was arrested for bribing the referees, after the event the Richmond Knights final record was 4-8 on the season. The Deland War Eagles lead by Brodie went undefeated for the first time since 1984, They later won the championship in a 25-20 victory.

THE ADVENTURES OF JACQUISHA BROWN THE 10TH

BY Joseph Viglucci Once upon a time, there was a man named Jacquisha brown the 10th. He had a very special gift along with his sidekick Greg Jeffers. Jacquisha was able to fly and Greg was able to read minds. Jacquisha and Greg were busting people day by day.

Crazy Steve, Driver Eddy, Evil Flat Stanley, and Froggy Durf.

One day, Jacquisha went flying to look for McFarley McHarrison’s air station. As he was flying, Jacquisha was hit by him and went flying out of the sky. He was going 100 mph. As he was going down, he took a look at the driver and the driver was his own sidekick Greg Jeffers. He fainted in shock as he was falling. When he was 2500 feet above land, he gained consciousness and started to fly and go at Greg and McFarley McHarrison. When he went into their station, he charged right at Greg. He asked “What are you doing with McFarley McHarrison?” Greg cited “Um....... nothing.” Then Jacquisha exclaimed “I’m going to hurt you very severely unless you tell the truth.” Greg never uses his powers a lot but when he does they come in handy. Greg read Jacquisha’s mind and in his mind he was thinking: ‘Don’t get McFarley McHarrison’. Right when he read his mind, he ran out of Jacquisha’s sight and got McFarley McHarrison. McFarley came and stood face to face with Jacquisha. Since his power was super strength, he took Jacquisha and chucked him out of the air station, and Jacquisha was going down at 100 mph

again. He then noticed that he had been chucked and started flying again, but this time, he flew onto land and went to his home. In his home he had his sister named Shawntelle Brown the 1st, his father named Jacquisha Brown the 9th, and his mother named Deidra Herbert Brown. They were the people who took care of him.

Jacquisha the 10th told Jacquisha the 9th what happened with him and Greg and McFarley. Jacquisha the 9th just replied you have to get him back or else something bad will happen. He also told him to get a good nights sleep and go and retrieve him tomorrow.

When Jacquisha the 10th woke up he was in jail. He thought to himself “Why am I in jail?” 10 seconds later he was getting whipped by McFarley McHarrison.

Crazy Steve, Driver Eddy, Evil Flat Stanley, and Froggy Durf were watching him get beaten. After 5 whips to Jacquisha Brown the 10th, Crazy Steve went crazy on McFarley McHarrison as Evil flat Stanley went evil on Greg Jeffers. Crazy Steve was punching and kicking McFarley and not stopping. McFarley was bleeding everywhere. Evil flat Stanley was doing the same to Greg. Jacquisha had another power that nobody knew. It was super strength. He picked up McFarley McHarrison and threw him out of the window and chased after him to beat him up.

They’re fighting was non stop. Evil Flat Stanley and Crazy Steve teamed up against Greg Jeffers. After an hour or so Greg was killed by the beating that he took. Crazy Steve and Evil flat Stanley couldn't find Jacquisha nor McFarley

McHarrison in sight. McFarley came back with a knife in his hand. Crazy Steve and Evil Flat Stanley were shocked. Crazy Steve charged at McFarley but McFarley threw the knife at him but luckily he missed. Then, Jacquisha came out of the sky and tackled McFarley McHarrison to the ground. Crazy Steve took McFarley’s knife and stabbed him with it and McFarley McHarrison died.

2 days later Jacquisha Brown the 10th, Crazy Steve, and Evil Flat Stanley came up with an alliance or team. It was called: “The Dominators!!”

The Red Silk Rebels By: Alexa Wallace The house fire on Hazelnut Boulevard was indeed baffling, residents in Santa Monica not knowing what to make of it. Red silk had been strewn across the singed lawn after the fire, but no one knew the purpose of it being there. Days after, news spread that the mysterious group that had set the house on fire were moving down to the Annenberg beach and were burning down the pier.

“We should find them,” Aubrey suggested, “we know what they’re plotting, why don’t we just get them now?”

Danni and Ashton muttered their agreements and rose to their feet. Danni pulled out a map from her backpack, looking it over before placing it before the other three.

“The beach is about 5 minutes away on bike. After that, we can take the group down and make them answer our questions. Once that’s finished, we’ll turn them in,” Danni planned. She stood back and looked at the crowd, “What do you think?”

Aubrey smiled while Ashton gave a thumbs up. However, Blake stood aside and scuffed the ground, both hands in his pockets.

“Are you ok, Blake?” Aubrey questioned.

Blake looked up at the group, his face blank and emotionless, “Yes,” he replied, “I just have to make a quick phone call. I’ll catch up with you guys later!”

Blake pulled out his phone and rushed into the trees, dialing the number as he went.

Aubrey quickly dismissed Blake’s departure and faced Danni and Ashton. But Danni looked after Blake for a while.

“Sorry, Aubrey, but I have to head home. But I’ll meet you at the beach, ok?”

Aubrey nodded and waved goodbye, “Let’s get a move on right away.

Ashton, text Blake and tell him instead of taking a bike, we are walking there. On the walk there, we can gather our thoughts and make a layout of how we are going to get them to surrender.”

Before they could get so far, Blake returned from the woods, perspiration trickling down his forehead.

“Good thing I caught up to you guys. Lead the way, Aubrey, you know the route best.” Blake fell back and pulled out his phone, but as he did so, something appeared. Aubrey spotted something red but brushed it away as Blake desperately shoved it back in his pocket.

After fifteen minutes of deciding what the group was going to do was quite simple. When they finally arrived at the beach, the group stopped an Aubrey placed the map on the rock.

“Alright, group. So you see how we are going in here? We are simply going to the west side of the pier to find her and take her down,” Aubrey shoved the map back in her bag and smiled, “let’s do this.” Aubrey started toward the pier, while Blake pulled his phone out and began to text someone, laughing quietly as he did so.

The group’s final destination approached as they approached gathered trees on the west side of the pier. The barks of the palm tree were painted red, red silk

hanging from the branches instead of leaves. Aubrey found it quite clear that she was approaching the camp of their suspect. As Aubrey followed the plan, Blake grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

“Wait,” Blake paused, “why don’t we sneak around this way and hit them in the root? It will be easier and they will see us more as a threat, meaning they will most likely break down easier when we need them to.”

Aubrey thought it over and shrugged, “Sure, you can lead the way.”

Blake smiled and stalked off in a different direction, away from the route they had planned. They were going North toward the water, Blake smiled, murmuring something with uncontrollable pleasure.

The four approached the water, but Blake stopped, looking around. His gaze then rested on a blurry figure in the distance, advancing from the water. The creature wore a flowing red sundress and had brown hair, brown hair that would remind any of Aubrey’s friends... of Danni.

She walked toward them, a malicious smirk growing on her small face, “Hey, friends. Surprised to see it was me who set the house on fire?”

The warmth and love that was in Ashton’s eyes flowed at like a river and was replaced with a heavy hearted, dismay, dull look. Danni turned to him and frowned.

“Aww, don’t cry, Ashton. I might’ve been your friend, but I was plotting against you the whole time. You were just way too naive to see it,” Danni paused and drew in a surprised gasp, “Honey!”

Danni opened her arms and ran past Aubrey, who stood confused because Danni ran straight to Blake.

“You did well getting them here, Blake.”

“But, of course. We didn’t burn down the house for no reason, did we?”

Danni grabbed Blake’s arm and pulled him to her former position in front of the whole group.

Aubrey frowned and looked at Blake, “B-Blake? What was the purpose of betraying us? Y-You LIED!” Aubrey charged at Blake, but Ashton pulled her back before she could tackle.

“Save it, Aubrey. The deal is over, and you can’t stop it. The clock is down to three minutes and the pier just might blow up. Red silk remnants will be strewn across the destruction and the Red Silk Rebels will escape their crime again.”

“Also,” Blake chimed in, “You two will have to be kept captive while we make sure everything is ok with the fire. We promise we won’t hurt you if you do everything we say.”

Danni snapped her fingers above her head and two, seven foot guards wearing black tuxedos and red ascots( made out of silk) came galloping toward Aubrey and Ashton with thin, black rope. One grabbed Aubrey’s hands and placed them behind her back while the other grasped Ashton’s two hands and tied them in rope.

Danni looked at Blake and caressed his cheek, “I’m so glad I chose you to be my partner rather than Ashton. Look how clammy he got when he found out I was the leader, talk about weakling.” Danni blew a kiss to Ashton and winked as she walked with Blake to the spot the fire would be happening.

`Aubrey glanced over at Ashton, but it wasn’t the same Ashton she had seen before. This Ashton was spitting rage, his eyes dark with hatred. Ashton then yelled out in fury and ripped his hands free of the rope. He rushed toward Aubrey and untied her hands. Aubrey shook them free.

“Alright, Ashton. We have exactly,” Aubrey hesitated to check the time, “two minutes. We have enough time to race over there and stop them from burning down the pier. Let’s go.”

Aubrey grabbed Ashton’s hand and they raced in the direction Danni and Blake had rushed toward. They kicked and ducked under every guard who attempted to stop them until they finally got to the site. It was a bonfire pit they had made under the pier. Standing close was Blake with a lit match in one hand and a gasoline tank in the other. Aubrey checked her clock and there was only thirty seconds remaining. Standing off to the side, was Danni.

In the speed of light, Ashton did something incredibly heroic, “NOOO,” he yelled.

He leaped over the bonfire to tackle Blake before he could set the fire ablaze, but Blake had taken no notice of him and raised the match, accidentally grazing Ashton’s abdomen. Ashton’s abdomen went up in flames as he knocked Blake out the way before he set fire. Aubrey, just witnessing her best friend’s burning, was fuming and rushed over to Blake and kicked him from behind. She kicked the can out his hand and saw that the fire on Ashton’s abdomen had died down. Aubrey rushed over and pushed him over, but the poor lad was near death.

“Aubrey,” he whispered in her ear, “turn them in. I didn’t just die in vain.”

With that, Ashton took a last shaky breath and closed his eyes.

Danni’s brown eyes were locked on Ashton’s cold face and Aubrey swore she saw tears in her eyes. Aubrey also saw Blake, who was fumbling with another match to set afire. When he finally got it, he ran to the gas tank, but Aubrey already knew what he was doing and had started toward the tank before him. She kicked the can further and kicked Blake in the gut.

“Give it up, Blake. You’re done here, and you never could win.” Blake struggled under Aubrey’s grasp but she just made her grasp much tougher to escape.

“I’m calling the police, it’s OVER.” Aubrey called over one of the guards and convinced them to hold Blake down while she talked to Danni, who was leaning over Ashton’s breathless body.

“Danni, why’d you do it?”

Danni looked up at Aubrey, her red makeup running, “That isn’t important.

But, I paid a terrible price for it. Watching him die was worse than...anything I have ever been through. You can turn me in, no problem. I deserve to go to jail.”

Aubrey rubbed her back as she rose to her feet and dialed 911, describing the scene and the suspects. When she hung up, she smiled and winked at Ashton’s body, knowing he didn’t die in vain, for she had caught the Red Silk Rebels.

The Amazon Stonehenge

By Noah Zaharia

It was a rainy day, and barely any cars were outside. No one really seemed to be out and about in the small town of Astoria, even on the most beautiful day.

Everyone seemed to have a secret, and the only two people who actually had adventure in their life in the small town were two young men, Tommy Jackson and Ian Davis.

“No, forget it. I’m done doing that Ian" declared Tommy, not taking his blue eyes off the road.

“Come on, if we get this done one last time, we could make a fortune!” exclaimed Ian, trying to persuade Tommy.

“Listen to me, I’m driving a twenty year old car, I am completely broke, and I still live with my parents! Whenever I go on these adventures of yours, we always end up getting bad luck and not finding anything. And even if we do find something, not that we do, it’s probably worth absolutely nothing.” retorted Tommy “Hey, that car isn’t moving. Its a flipping green light!” yelled Ian, pointing forward at a small red sedan

“Ian, just wait. Its fine we aren’t in a rush. Don’t do anything stupid, I know how you get sometimes” Persuaded Tommy, trying to calm down his good friend.

“That’s it, I’m done waiting!”

Ian exited the car, wiping back his blonde hair as he walking toward the sedan. He knocked on the car’s window, and then Ian began to start screaming at the driver.

“Ian, get back in the car! You're getting soaked out there!” said Tommy, trying to hide back his fear of what might happen to Ian “Shut up Tommy, I’m not done here!”

Then finally the driver began to get out the car, and his face was extremely familiar. It was Gordon Greer, the criminal who broke out of prison two days ago.

Tommy punched Gordon in the gut, and ran back into the car.

“Drive!” screamed Ian, with great fear in his voice Tommy needed no warning, for he stepped on the accelerator and drove off.

They finally reached a diner, and they both exited the car, speechless. Tommy suddenly tackled Ian, pinning him to the ground.

“What do you think you’re doing, you blockhead moron! We are both dead!

That Gordon Greer is gonna come after us! You caused all of this, just because of your temper!” exclaimed Tommy, his brown hair over his face Ian pushed Tommy off of him, and began to say,

“Listen, if he comes after us, I will be waiting for him! I mean really, what is the worst that could happen?” persuaded Ian Tommy kept silent, knowing that there was no arguing to his friend Then, after a moment of uncomfortable silence, they both exchanged mutual glances and walked into the diner. There was no customers, or the usual loud obnoxious people who everybody hates. Only one employee was on duty.

“Ok Tommy, come on. Why won’t you come with me to try and get that treasure thing in Brazil that everyone is talking about?” asked Ian, trying to hold in his anger “Ian, I already told you. I don’t have the money for literally anything. And even if I did, i wouldn’t go with you.” snapped Tommy “Listen to me, just this one last time. I won’t ask you for anything else.” pleaded Ian “You know what, fine. If me going with you shuts you up, I guess I have no other choice.” admitted Tommy “Finally, I knew you would come through to your senses. I can pay for your ticket, Tom. I um, just need a favor. You know how I kinda gamble with the wrong people.” said Ian, with a bit of worry in his voice “Come on Ian! You and your habits! We gotta go now. I’m gonna go home and pack. We are leaving today.”

Much later that night, the two friends arrived at the airport, both with their plane tickets.

“You ready?” asked Ian “How the heck did you get that ticket?! I thought they sold out!” exclaimed Ian “Lets just say I’m very good with negotiating.” bragged Tommy Soon after the two checked in, went through security, and all that airport jazz, they finally made it onto the plane.

“You ready Tommy?”

“Ian, I don’t feel so good.”

“Oh don’t tell me you're afraid of flight tom?!”

“Nah I’m fine, its just that guy over there looks pretty darn familiar.” stated Tommy “Uh Tommy, that guy is absolutely familiar. That’s the escaped criminal, Gordon Greer!” whispered Ian “How did he get on the plane?” asked Tommy “Why are you askin’ me, I don’t know” said Ian, brushing off the sweat from his forehead

“Its hot on this plane. No wonder, its a one way plane to the Amazon Stonehenge. Remember Tom, once we get there, we speak to no one. I think that Greer over there is looking for the loot too.” declared Ian “Well, if you wouldn’t of been so close to picking fights, he wouldn’t be after us, Ian.” As the plane lifted off, the two friends chatted for awhile about finding the treasure, and then fell asleep. A few hours later, they woke up. They got up slowly, seeing that the plane had landed, and made their way out of the plane. It was a small, muddy airstrip that they landed on. The airport was a small. It looked like nothing more than a little house.

“Well, its now or never. Just try and avoid Gordon, he won’t be happy to see you” scolded Tommy.”

“I won’t, I won’t. Hey Tom, I think that Stonehenge place is this way!” exclaimed Ian Ian pointed north, and with the little luggage they had, (just a few backpacks) made their way towards the Stonehenge.

“Hey, not so fast.” called a familiar voice The two were already in the jungle, very far away from civilization. All of a sudden, a crack was heard, and the duo saw black. They woke up sometime later, in a very dark cave.

“Well, you two just look for trouble.” hissed a harsh voice “Gordon when I get my hands on you!” yelled Tommy He was silenced by a gunshot in the air “Now both of you are gonna find me that treasure. I don’t care how long it takes, or how backbreaking the work is. Find me the treasure, and I might think of sparing your lives.”

Soon after that, Tommy and Ian were grabbed by Gordon and dragged into a clearing.

“This is that Stonehenge place you were talking about” Tommy whispered to Ian They were interrupted after Gordon threw a shovel in each of their hands.

“Start digging” snapped Gordon They both, without thinking, began to dig and dig. Then finally Tommy hit something hard. It sounded like a rock when the shovel made impact.

“Pull that out.” said Gordon, brushing his brown hair back.

Tommy began to pull and pull, and finally the object came out. It was the artifact they were looking for! It was gold all over, and resembled an eagle.

“Thanks boys! Now, that you found that for me, I won’t be needing you anymore.”

Gordon pulled out a mighty big looking handgun, and pointed it at them. It seemed to be a split second before Ian picked up his shovel, and smacked it over Gordon’s head. He kicked him into the hole, and grabbed the artifact.

“Run Tom, Run! Grab the bags!” yelled Tommy, running toward the airfield Tommy did what he said. He grabbed both of the bags and followed Ian, and it seemed to be an hour. They finally reached the muddy airfield, and the small plane was already beginning to take passengers. Tom proceeded to take the tickets out of the bag. Ian tossed over the artifact to Tommy, and Tommy put it in his bag also. They approached the flight attendant, and handed her their tickets. They took their seats in the plane, and both of them were covered in dirt and muck.

“T-Tommy, I’m never d-doing this again.” stuttered Ian “Me neither, but at least we got what we were looking for.”

“Sorry to interrupt, but there will be a slight delay in take off today. We will be grounded for approximately forty five minutes” announced the speaker overhead But that voice, it was way too familiar. It was Gordon Greer’s!