By Karen Lau Ka Kei, age 15, Macau

I opened the door to the closet and there, sitting on the floor, was a locked chest with a flat wooden cover scuffed and layered with grime, seemingly untouched for years.

By Lakesha Landrum, age 18, Georgia

Today was the day. I took a deep breath and stretched my arms over my head. Today the sun was shining and the sky was a bright blue through my bedroom window.

By Julia Melik, age 13, Prague

The Queen's hall, named the Black Hallo, was in the heart of the anthill. At the entrance stood her wings, and near the throne lay a few eggs which the worker ants were transferring to nannies.

By Narmeen Khericha, age 8, California

Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Pompaly Blou. She lived with her mother, father and brother.

By Ashley Carter, age 7

By Madeleine Schuyler, age 8, Newport News, VA

Mr. Tentacles, the squid, opened the door to the closet and there, sitting on the floor, was a locked chest. He opened the chest and someone appeared behind him.