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

Posted on June 3, 2020 by njain23

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

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Flannery James

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

Posted on May 12, 2020 by njain23

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

Posted on May 12, 2020 by azhou22

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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“Devotion” by Annika Inampudi

Posted on March 4, 2020 by jzhou21

“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

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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Melanie Kramarchuk ’22 NJCTE Bronze Medal Winner

Posted on April 15, 2019 by abader20

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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