A Two In One Day “It’s going to be a white Christmas!” exclaimed Annie’s little sister. Annie Stone and her family, which consisted of her parents, her older brother, her two younger twin sisters and her baby brother, had just moved from Florida to Michigan. “Yes, our first white Christmas!” said Mrs. Stone. Outside their Read more…
Firebirds When one day my loneliness built a castle, I kept myself inside. Three despicable thieves tried to break through the wall, damaged the gates with swords and torches and entered the high tower. They stole the nightingale and kept it as gift from the dead. Little did I know that the nightingale was buried Read more…
Two Morality Tales It was another Tuesday evening. Pearl had just gotten back from a tiring two-hour long practice, and she was exhausted. Her hair had fallen out of its perfect bun and her leotard had lost some gems, but before she could relax, she had to first get through her math homework. She took Read more…
Curing an age-old curse: Lewis Barnavelt’s triumph Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you are going to get the book. The book is difficult to find (only in print in the UK) and first editions are very expensive. The fifth installment of the Lewis Barnavelt series, The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder, builds a nice storyline through Read more…
Coyotes in Wonderland All I heard that night was scratches, barking, and growling. I couldn’t see what was going on, for I had not yet gained my sight. The ripping of flesh and the violent ruffle of trees and bushes was an indicator that I wasn’t exactly witnessing my siblings play-fighting each other. It was Read more…
