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

Posted on April 24, 2024 by byun24@newarka.edu

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

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

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Flannery James

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

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Flannery James

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

Posted on October 4, 2021 by ibecker24

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

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Flannery James

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

Posted on February 3, 2020 by abader20

“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

Posted on November 25, 2019 by abader20

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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Ava Sharahy ’20 Earns NCTE Achievement Award for Writing

Posted on October 7, 2019 by jparadis20

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

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jparadis20

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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