By Edmar J. Martinez, Age 15, California

“Quick, run!”
The last words Percy heard from his friend Tyler. Percy had been running from a noise that rumbled from the woods.

By Ryan Traynor, Assistant Editor

Adam sat on the corner of his bed with his head in his hands. He could hear his mother yelling up the stairs for him yet again, but he covered his ears and pretended he was far away.

By Hannah Berookhim, Age 17, California

“Hasta luego, mija. Be a good girl for Mama and your abuelitos.”

By Mia Sartor, Age 17, Canada

Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be a super hero. I guess the phase started when my mom took me to see Spiderman when it first came out in theatres.

By Kathleen Vy Dinh, Texas

It was a nice Monday morning, and Tiffany and Jake were on their way to school together. As usual, Tiffany was going on and on about how good she was at volleyball.

By Peter Mitelman, Age 10, New Jersey

Morris and Randy were at the dinner table. Morris was eating a salad, and Randy was eating ice cream. Randy took one bite, and then he cried out in pain, pointing at one of his teeth.