Category Archives: Fiction

NA’s Annual Flash Fiction Contest

Newark Academy recently held its third annual Flash Fiction Contest, which welcomes students’ creative submissions of 500 words or fewer. The judges – all published writers in NA’s orbit – recognize the following students as winners of the 2024 competition: … Continue reading

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Worse Sights by Dr. LaPadula

As Dr. LaPadula explains in a footnote, “This piece is the opening to a longer collection–Worse Sights is the title of said collection, which does not yet exist. It is from Homer’s Odyssey: “Be strong, saith my heart; I am … Continue reading

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“The Tree” — a reimagined fairy tale by Mr. Reed

“Little Red Riding Hood” takes a dark turn in this story. Many thanks to Mr. Reed for this amazing submission!

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ABC-s

The ABCs is filled with laughter and fun until some letters get jealous…read Brody’s play to find out what happens next! — Siyona Bordia

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7, 8, 9: The Ultimate Trio

Check out junior Veera Jetley’s awesome play about three characters, 7, 8, and 9 – and read to the end so you don’t miss out on the funniest part!

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The Question Without an Answer

25′ Lea Adam’s beautifully written play, “The Question Without an Answer,” is worth reading for anyone who feels love for a family member who is perhaps not as close or present anymore — Siyona Bordia. You can find it below:

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Flash Fiction Contest 2023

During Monday’s morning meeting, the Upper School learned the results of NA’s Second Annual Flash Fiction Competition, which welcomes students’ creative submissions of 500 words or fewer. The judges – all published writers in NA’s orbit (Liz Maccie ’93, Flannery … Continue reading

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“Jack in a Mysterious World” by Evan Wong ’24

Enjoy Evan’s gripping rendition of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Jack and the Mysterious World Jack was raised with almost nothing, each meal at most being a stale piece of bread, and most days even nothing. His father was no more … Continue reading

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Monomyth by Lily Sternlieb ’24

Sophomore Lily Sternlieb recently completed the June Term course “One with the Force: Creative Writing with Mythology,” taught by Profe, Ms. James, and Ms. Sarmiento. In addition to learning how to juggle and solve a Rubik’s cube, Lily learned about … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction by Anonymous

Bobbing through the aisle, the book, tilting itself, seemed to think before lunging at its unsuspecting victim. It seemed to be looking at the sixty year old pervert that had been lounging about pretending to play chess while eyeing the … Continue reading

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“Glitter Cherry Bomb Lipgloss,” a Short Story by Anonymous

It was one of those warm nights with a slight chill in the air: a breeze that raises the hair on your arms and brushes by your skin, licking your very outer shell and eliciting goosebumps. I sat in the … Continue reading

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“Dreams Come True,” a Short Story by Ambika Sharma ’24

Ramira paused by the automatic doors, allowing the invisible sensors to scan her retinas. After a moment there was a soft beep, and the doors slid open, letting her step into the building’s quiet marble lobby.  The secretary looked up … Continue reading

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“Poppet” by Anika Lippke ’24

This is a short story written by Anika Lippke ’24 as a preface to a technological dystopia. 1:  the moon is not merciful, and static weeps silently. It wasn’t intentional. They had all agreed to stay manual this round, to … Continue reading

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“Transcript. 4/2/2021,” Short Story by Yasmeena Sharif ’23

This short story was written by Yasmeena Sharif ’23 for her English Class. It follows Nala Signia and her life in an alternate universe. Transcript. 4/2/2021 This couldn’t be real – could it?  Out of all of the professions I … Continue reading

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“The Plague,” Short Story by Juliet Bu ’23

This short story from the perspective of Earth was written by Juliet Bu ’23 for her English class. The Plague In a galaxy not so far away… There is no need for me to look in the mirror. I already … Continue reading

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“Father,” Short Story by Yavan Vyas ’23

This short story was written by Yavan Vyas ’23 for his English class. It follows the journey of a slave through the Battle of Malvern Hill. Father “Life only gives you one thing from the start and you must cherish … Continue reading

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“We Fall in the Darkness,” Short Story by Elena Koestel ’23

The following story by Elena Koestel ’23 was written for a unit in her English class, focusing on a fantastical narrative of a young woman named Lucia. We Fall In The Darkness “I was one of those stupid kids, you … Continue reading

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Excerpt from “The Essence of Being Mr. Porcher,” a novel by Lily Sternlieb ’24

There are few in the world who, once seen, can never be forgotten; fewer whose words repeat in your mind, ringing with the same severity as when first uttered. But there is only one, one who makes others seem circumstantial, … Continue reading

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“Devotion” by Annika Inampudi

“Foreign romance. The end of the world. A murderous plant. An impossible heist, a burning building. Pygmalion, with a twist.” Annika Inampudi ’21 is a poet and writer. She has been nationally recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards … Continue reading

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“It’s So Easy,” Fiction by Maya Martos ’25

Content warning: this story discusses suicide. I have just started eighth grade in the Bronx, NY. We are four months into school, but nothing has changed. I still see them pointing, see them laughing, hear their whispers, poorly hidden behind … Continue reading

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“Don’t Go,” Fiction by Anonymous

“Be home by ten so you aren’t out when it gets dark,” said my mom as I asked if I could go to my boyfriend, Hunter’s house. It was our one year anniversary and I was so excited to give … Continue reading

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“It Was Expected,” a Short Story by Anonymous

No one knew I was gone. They assumed I was late. When I didn’t text back, they assumed I was busy or overreacting over what had happened the following day. But I wasn’t. I was there, walking among them. Not … Continue reading

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Bitter Fruit Review

Newark Academy students Annika Imanpudi ’21 and Samantha Parelli ’21 recently co-founded Bitter Fruit Review, an independent literary and arts magazine by and for teens. The new Editors-in-Chief, along with Senior Arts Editor Silvy Zhou ’21, have combined their experience … Continue reading

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Ava Sharahy ’20 Earns NCTE Achievement Award for Writing

Each year, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) hosts awards in a range of subjects and for different age groups. This year, Ava Sharahy (’20) was one of 15 11th grade winners from the state of New Jersey … Continue reading

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“Other Gods,” Scholastic National Medal-Winning Fiction by Annika Inampudi

This flash fiction story by sophomore Annika Inampudi ’21 earned a 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing National Silver Medal. This is Annika’s second National Medal. As an eighth grader she won a 2017 Gold Medal for her flash fiction story, “Stolen Hearts.” Congratulations Annika! “Other Gods” … Continue reading

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“Sostenuto,” Flash Fiction by Olivia Mudrick ’20

The following story by Olivia Mudrick ’20 was awarded a Scholastic Gold Key for Flash Fiction. Sostenuto Frédéric Chopin was confined to an armchair. George, perched on the edge of the sofa nearby, watched him intently. His condition had gotten … Continue reading

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“Skye,” Fiction by Amaani Jetley ’22

The following story by Amaani Jetley ’22 earned a 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key Award for Flash Fiction. Skye Attempt 1- You walk out onto the green field to find just what you feared. Golden hair locked among … Continue reading

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Melanie Kramarchuk ’22 NJCTE Bronze Medal Winner

Melanie Kramarchuk was awarded a NJCTE Bronze Medal for Fiction for her short story “FALLING.” The story was written in response to a challenge from Mr. Scerra to write something inspired by author Ted Chiang’s style in which form matches content. Melanie was honored at a … Continue reading

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“07041,” short fiction by Anonymous

07041 I look up to see clouds of smoke blur the yellowed streetlight, exposing myself entirely to his unadulterated gaze. For a moment the silence lingers; I’ve never seen such pure vulnerability hidden beneath those hazel irises I’d grown to … Continue reading

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“Holden’s Test,” by Anonymous

After reading Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Mr. Scerra’s Literature and Composition classes designed tests with two sets of answers.  The first answers were those of a perfect student.  The second were written by Holden’s great-grandson Bolton Caulfield.  Despite … Continue reading

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“Falling,” Fiction by Melanie Kramarchuk ’22

This short story by Melanie Kramarchuk ’22 was written in response to a challenge from Mr. Scerra to write something inspired by author Ted Chiang’s style in which form matches content.      FALLING The tunnels threaded through the earth, … Continue reading

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“The Rock Face,” fiction by James Blume ’19

This story by James Blume ’19 was part of a portfolio of work that earned a 2018 NCTE Achievement Award for Superior Writing. The photograph is also by James. The Rock Face Some of the girls were down by the … Continue reading

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“Hotel Lobbies,” by Samantha Parelli ’21

Samantha Parelli’s story “Hotel Lobbies” earned a 2018 Governor’s Award in Arts Education to be presented at an award ceremony and performance at the Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton on May 22, 2018. Samantha is being recognized … Continue reading

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“The promise of every cobbled alley” by Jack Snyder ’19

The following story by Jack Snyder ’19 was published by  Teen Ink and given an Editor’s Choice Award for outstanding work. Due to positive reader response, it was selected for the front page of the online magazine. The story was … Continue reading

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“Hero to Three,” flash fiction by Ava Sharahy ’20

“Hero to Three” by Ava Sharahy ’20 earned a 2017 Scholastic National Silver Medal in Flash Fiction. In 2018 Ava earned a National Gold Medal in Poetry for her poem, “M,” awarded at a Carnegie Hall ceremony on June 2018. … Continue reading

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“Tashlich” fiction by Ezra Lebovitz ’18

The following short fiction by Ezra Lebovitz ’18 won 3rd Place in the 2016 Johns Hopkins Creative Minds Fiction Contest and was published in the magazine IMAGINE. In addition, Ezra’s work earned “Judge’s Choice” distinction in the 2017 NJ Youth … Continue reading

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WAM Blog Montage

Newark Academy’s Writing, Art & Music blog, WAM, invites  students, alumni, teachers and staff to share creative work on a common platform with the goal of supporting and encouraging one another’s artistic pursuits, large and small. This 10-minute montage offers … Continue reading

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“Texts from Spain” fiction by Betsy Zaubler ’17

This story by Betsy Zaubler ’17  won the prose category of Susquehanna University’s 35th Annual High School Writing Competition and was featured in the Fall 2017 edition, Vol. 35 of THE APPRENTICE WRITER.  Dr. Glen Retief, Director of the Writers … Continue reading

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“Sunny” fiction by Young Se Choi ’18

This short story by Young Se Choi ’18 was selected by the Susquehanna University Annual High School Writing Contest and published in their literary magazine, THE APPRENTICE WRITER, vol. 35, Fall 2017. “Sunny” by Young Se Choi Upper Eastside. Carnegie Hill. … Continue reading

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“Stars” fiction by Giulia Socolof ’19

This story by Giulia Socolof earned a Scholastic Regional Gold Key in Fiction. Enjoy!     Stars  Johns Hopkins was a hectic and demanding place, so it was a miracle that Will and I met at all—it happened in the library … Continue reading

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Middle School Literary Magazine

Stolen Hearts BY ANNIKA INAMPUDI ’21 Dearest Margaret, When you read this, I will have transcended from this world onto the next. But I need to share my story with you, for you to share it with generations beyond your … Continue reading

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Khalil Abdul-Malik’s ‘Federalist No. 86. Reparations for the Negro Slaves’ by Madison

Federalist No. 86. Reparations for the Negro Slaves by James Madison by Khalil Abdul-Malik, faculty To the People of the State of New York: Earlier I stated in Federalist No. 54, that “the case of the slaves should be considered … Continue reading

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“Dreams” fiction by Siddarth Tumu ’18

The following story by Siddarth Tumu ’18 won a 2017 Scholastic Gold Key Award. Enjoy! Dreams Between the gentle rasps of my snores I heard a sharp metallic sound echoing from the depths of the hallway. As I cautiously awoke … Continue reading

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“How to be the Center of Attention” fiction by Summer Peace ’19

“How To Be The Center of Attention” a short story by Summer Peace ’19 after Junot Diaz Dance everywhere. In the hallways, on stage, in people’s heads. Make sure to bend over. In flat backs, sliding into splits, port de … Continue reading

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“The Sun, the Moon, the Stars” fiction by Unnathy Nellutla ’19

This story by sophomore Unnathy Nellutla won a 2017 Scholastic Gold Key for Fiction. The Sun, The Moon, The Stars I wish she could’ve been less like me, that might have made it easier, you know? She thinks I don’t … Continue reading

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“Stolen Hearts” by Annika Inampudi ’21

This epistolary story by Annika Inampudi ‘21, written as a bonus exercise for Ms. Mahoney’s English class, won a Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal for Flash Fiction. Enjoy! STOLEN HEARTS Dearest Margaret, When you read this, I will have … Continue reading

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Scholastic 2017 Silver Medal Story by Kiran Damodaran ’17

“Carnival Games” by Kiran Damodaran “James, you’ve spent more on this game than they spent on all these stuffed animals combined!” I pleaded, half-annoyed, half-amazed by his perseverance. “Just one more game! Please baby, trust me I’ve got this.” “That’s … Continue reading

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Writer’s Bone Podcast Interview with Tess Callahan

On February 27, 2017 Daniel Ford of the Writer’s Bone podcast interviewed English Department faculty member and author of APRIL & OLIVER Tess Callahan James on process, craft, and how her new novel came to her like a fly ball. … Continue reading

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“Sudden Death” one-act play by Madeline Christmann ’18

This play by junior Maddie Christmann, written in Creative Writing last year, was published in Fall 2016, Vol. 50 of The Claremont Review, a Canadian-based publication of poetry, short stories, short plays, art and interviews for and by writers and … Continue reading

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“Clair de Lune” fiction by Joshua Martin ’16

The following story by alum Joshua Martin ’16 won Honorable Mention for Fiction in Rider University’s annual national High School Writing Contest, and is under consideration for publication in the Ride literary magazine, Venture. Clair de Lune If there were … Continue reading

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“The Sound of Winter” fiction by Samantha Kany ’18

“The Sound of Winter” by Samantha Kany ’18 won 2nd place in the the Writers’ Slate annual writing contest sponsored by The Writing Conference, Inc.  The story was  published in the Spring 2016 edition of the online magazine.   The … Continue reading

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“Aubade” flash fiction by Nick Wecal ’17

“Aubade” by Nick Wecal ’17 The elevator chirped as its doors slid open on the ninety-third floor. Langston stepped out into the hallway. He fingered the wool of his tie as he moved down the hall. Motion-activated lights clicked on … Continue reading

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“The Long Harvest” a novel excerpt by James Marcucci ’16

THE LONG HARVEST by James Marcucci ’16 won a 2016 Scholastic National Gold Medal for Novel Writing. National awards are given to less than 1% of Scholastic entries. Of those, only 15 students across the nation received Gold Medals for Novel … Continue reading

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“Roll of the Dice” short story by Creative Writing & Digital Photography classes

Inspired by the 2016 NA Community Art Show theme of “Cubes,” the following short story entitled “Roll of the Dice” was written collectively by the two sections of the Creative Writing Workshop and illustrated by the Digital Photography class. All … Continue reading

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“We Are the Innocent Ones” short fiction by Ava Sharahy ’20

We Are the Innocent Ones Conradin had always been fascinated by locomotives, but it was to his chagrin that the sour-faced maid announced that they would take the train to a distant uncle. Specifically, it was Ernest De Ropp, the … Continue reading

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5Q Magazine: Co-founded by Vanessa Gabb & Assisted by Liz Merrigan ’16

Enjoy the Fall 2015 Issue of 5Q online literary magazine, co-founded by English Department faculty member and poet Vanessa Gabb. Senior Liz Merrigan was the Issue Assistant for this volume. Founded in 2012, Five Quarterly is an online literary project … Continue reading

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“Something” a short story by Alicja Madloch ’15

This story by alumnus Alicja Madloch ’15 was written during the summer before her freshman year of college. SOMETHING She was one of the few people who actually looked up words she didn’t know in books. She’d lift the ancient … Continue reading

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“May Day” a story by Emma Hoffman ’16

The following short story by Emma Hoffman ’16 was selected for publication by Polyphony H.S., an international student-run literary magazine for high school students. The events of the story are loosely based on the kidnappings of 43 students in Iguala, … Continue reading

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“Miracles” a Novel by Robert Bitler

NA physics teacher Robert Bitler began writing his novel, Miracles, in November 2013 as part of National Novel Writing Month, and has worked on it steadily ever since, finishing the final chapters this summer. Enjoy this physics thriller!     … Continue reading

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“Miracles” a Physics Thriller Novel-in-Progress by Robert Bitler – Revised & Updated 5/18/15

NA physics teacher Robert Bitler began work on his novel, Miracles, in November 2013 as part of National Novel Writing Month, and has been working on it steadily ever since. To date, it is about 140 pages in manuscript form. … Continue reading

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“Harvest Moon” Flash Fiction by Paul Brown ’17

The black bag rested on the cold table, bathed in the soft glow of the full moon shining through the small, barred window. Dr. Werner stood in the hall for a few moments before entering the morgue, filling the small … Continue reading

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“The Damn Football” Flash Fiction by Mila Nazarali ’18

Charlie Brown and Lucy were in love.  Or rather, Charlie Brown loved Lucy, and Lucy loved herself, but Charlie Brown considered it to be the same.  We all want to be loved by our people; it’s the one concession even … Continue reading

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“The Land Above the Clouds” Fiction by Spencer Wang ’19

The boy’s eyes flickered open; above him lay nothing but a crisp blue. Cool, light winds tickled his nose. He sat up, his eyelids still weighed down by fatigue, and saw an ocean of white, a sea of cottony liquid … Continue reading

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“Flies in the Peanut Butter” Flash Fiction by Simon Gorbaty ’19

It was past midnight and the street was empty when the cab parked at the construction site. Doug got out of the back seat, and staring at the ground the entire way, went over to the trunk to begin the … Continue reading

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NYC Scholastic Reading by Daniel Kwiatkowski ’15

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards hosted a celebratory reading in a renowned independent NYC bookstore featuring a select group of Northeast Region-at-Large Gold Key award recipients. Daniel Kwiatkowski ’15 was invited to read his Gold Key Flash Fiction piece, … Continue reading

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“Shadow Friends” Fiction by Gabrielle Poisson ’17

This story by Gabrielle Poisson ’17 won First Place in the 2015 Writers Slate Fiction Contest sponsored by the Writing Conference, Inc. The daylight was waning and the damp beach had descended into a cool lull. Over-sized men in beach … Continue reading

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“Carnival Games” Fiction by Kiran Damodaran ’17

This story by Kiran Damodaran ’17 won 2nd Place in the 2015 Writers Slate Fiction Contest sponsored by the Writing Conference, Inc. Kiran explains, “The following piece attempts to tackle the difficult issues surrounding school shootings, including the way in … Continue reading

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“Happy Valentine’s Day” Flash Fiction by Alicja Madloch ’15

Alicja Madloch’s fiction and poetry have been published in Almost 5Q, The Apprentice Writer, Black Fox Literary Magazine, BRICKrhetoric Literary & Visual Arts Journal, Canvas Literary Magazine, Cuckoo Quarterly, Pomona Valley Review, Teen Ink Online and Vademecum Magazine. She participated … Continue reading

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“Hammerhead Goes to the Gallows” by Andrew Alford

NA’s Computer Science teacher and Tech Office guru, Andrew Alford, was recently awarded a New Writer Award Honorable Mention by Glimmer Train Magazine for his short story, “Erasure.” He calls the piece below a “mock, mock trial story,” (with apologies … Continue reading

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Trawlers: A novella by Mollie Wohlforth ’15 (expanded as of 10/20/14)

The following novella was begun by Mollie Wohlforth ’15 during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November 2013 and continued thereafter. She has another novel planned for NaNoWriMo 2014, so stay tuned! For the record, this isn’t a story where … Continue reading

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“The Fifth Diver” by Alexis Romay

“The Fifth Diver” is a freestanding short story included in Salidas de emergencia (Emergency Exits), the first novel published by faculty member Alexis Romay. The book was published in Spanish and Italian editions in 2007. His novel, La Apertura Cubana, was … Continue reading

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“Are Rabbits’ Feet Really Lucky?” by James Blume ’19

The following short story by James Blume won a 2014 Scholastic National Gold Medal for Flash Fiction. Please leave James your thoughts on his story. “Are Rabbit’s Feet Really Lucky? I was eight years old when I first saw my … Continue reading

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Miracles (revised and expanded as of 9/1/14) by Robert Bitler

The following novel-in-progress was begun by faculty member Robert Bitler during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in 2013. He has been adding installments faithfully and hopes to have a finished novel for us to enjoy by the end of 2014. … Continue reading

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This Does Not End with a Moral: a Novel Excerpt by Alicja Madloch ’15

The following novel-in-progress was begun by Alicja Madloch ’15 during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November 2013. Bravo, Alicja!                Prologue Before I start, you must agree with my terms. The terms of use, as it were. I don’t … Continue reading

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Trawlers: A Novel Excerpt by Mollie Wohlforth ’15

  The following novel-in-progress was begun by Mollie Wohlforth ’15 during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November 2013. Keep going, Mollie! For the record, this isn’t a story where things get found. Some things just fall through the cracks … Continue reading

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Miracles: a Novel Excerpt by Robert Bitler (earlier version)

In the comment section below, please offer your helpful, positive feedback.  Miracles Chapter One – Illumined  He was only in his fifties, but he was feeling old.  His joints hurt – no doubt from the heady pickup football game he’d … Continue reading

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