It was the annual state testing day, and as usual, the air was thick with…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter 6: The Reunion
“Come on, Matilda! When will you stop your bad eating habits?” shouted my mum with…

Muted Blue
Canna walked around her room. She was bored and possibly scared. She hated her life….

The Secret in the Science Lab
It was the last period of the day, and the air in the school smelled…

A Song That Changed Everything
It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, the kind where the sky looked like a big,…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter Five: The Waves of Hope
Six years had passed since my father’s arrest in East Germany in the fateful month…

Like a Hooligan
It had been weeks after my parents kicked me out of the house. I was…

The Secret Must Choose
On a cold sunny afternoon, my friends and I decided to hang out at the…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter Four: I’m Not An Intruder. I’m At Home!
As I raised my tear-filled eyes, I caught my father staring at me, his gaze…

The Unraveling Mystery
“That sound,” she said, her eyes wide. “It was like … whispering.” The night in…

The Vanishing of Vera Kline – Part III: The Awakening from the Slumber
She stood outside the old funhouse, like someone who’d seen a ghost, nervous and alert,…

The Vanishing of Vera Kline – Part II: The Faded Ticket
The only clue was an old ticket that fell out of Vera’s coat pocket when…

The Vanishing of Vera Kline – Part I: The Wasteland
It had been three weeks since Vera Kline disappeared. Three weeks of searching up and…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter Three: An Unexpected Encounter
The clock chimed four in the morning. My heart squeezed with profound sorrow as I…

Understanding the Stars
I’ve always loved to stargaze since the day I was born. I’m very grateful that…

Beneath the Roots
Lila groaned as she pushed another dusty box across the dusty attic floor. Her mom…

My Journey to the Carnival
A large man walks out of the vehicle with a child squirming behind him. My…

A Baby in the Gloom
On a chilly autumn night, he drove his car, his face etched with an unusual,…

The Candy Shop of Chaos
“It tastes like rotten eggs!” he exclaimed. “What kind of trick is this?” In the…

Eighth Grade Drama with Vanessa – Part I
I close the door to my mom’s car. I see everyone with their backpacks and…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter 2: Memories Around the Table
As we set foot in the house, we crossed a vast courtyard entirely paved with…

The Blossoming Experience of School Vacations
Students around the world consider the school’s annual vacation a period of absolute rest, spent…

Witches and their Twisted Necks
Purple and black smoke curled up into the air. The witches looked like three tall,…

Storytelling: A Precious Gift
Children, in particular, have a wide imagination, as we all know. Therefore, teachers and parents…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter One: A Long-Awaited Visit
“Are you asleep? Come on, sweetheart, you’ll miss an interesting view!” The voice resonated as…

Homeschooling: A Growing Societal Phenomenon
The growing trend of homeschooling is increasingly considered an alternative for children who face obstacles…

The History of Peppa Pig and Why I Love It
The television show Peppa Pig is a British animated series about a pink cartoon pig…

The Halloween Stalker
When Melina walked into the house a few minutes later, she collapsed onto the floor…

The Day I Became Invisible
One morning, when I woke up, I just realized that I was late to school….

Averting the Killer Clown’s Gaze
Just as she had expected, Sarah noticed the same knife hiding within the clown’s pocket….

Whisper from Beyond the Grave
And then there were the rumors. Whispers in the hallways about strange things happening wherever…

Walking – An Elixir to Health
Can you think of an activity that is not only healthy for you but also…

The Ill-Fated Young Sailor
Once upon a time, A brave young sailor embarked upon his ship, Setting sail for…

The Lake House – Part II: Finding Myself
“I don’t know but looking at the stars helps me calm down when I’m really…

A Day in the Life of Awkward Luigi
So I kept racing, kept getting hit with stupid shells, and slipping on banana peels…

The Lake House
Then I realized something: Why would she get a free pass to my family lake…

Villains on the Pathway – Part II: A Merciful Savior
“YA RIPPED BUG!! I WILL ALWAYS HAUNT YOU IN YOUR DREAMS!! I WILL BURY YOU…

Best Friends & Big Adventures – Part III: Moments Before Greatness
Ava: (teasingly) Famous last words, Brooks. Famous last words. Brooks wakes up to the sound…

Beast Underground
“Two plus four equals six which makes x our prime factor. And, HAYA! The scientific…

Bodyguards and the Parents
Once there was a boy named Zaid and he loved volleyball. His parents discouraged him…

The Thrill of the Big Back Life
Being a big back is the best thing ever. Not only do I get to…

Villains on The Pathway – Part I
I collapsed to my knees; my nose splattered with thick, hot blood. I was scared…

The Honking Game
I woke up super early, even before my alarm rang at 5 AM. I was…

Expelled in the First Five Minutes
“You know what!? My son doesn’t need bad teachers like you to ruin his future….

The Lost Tornado – Part II: The Expired Juice
“I am a person who has lived in the Sahara Desert for nine years,” said…

Best Friends & Big Adventures – Part II: The Secret Excursion
As the two part ways, Ava walks into her house and into her room, puts…

Ashley and the Bee
Before the bee could even understand what was going on, the pair of spectacles suddenly…

Best Friends & Big Adventures – Part I
Ava: Okay. Good plan, but what about the fact that our parents may find out…

The Lost Tornado
“Oh god, please help me while I am driving the car,” I said to myself….