The Gaunch family lived on a quiet block with wily rose bushes and towering willow trees. There were picket white fences and chirping birds and buzzing bees. Most of the people were friendly on the local blocks With waves of hello when dogs went for walks. But in one disheveled pink house with the paint … Continue reading The Birth of the Mini Mudmen
Why Pauley Toth Was Abducted By a Space Hyena
The Toth family lived in the city of Loll, Where the houses were always clean and the front lawns kind of dull. Martin Toth was a good husband who worked his Monday through Friday of nine to five. Molly Toth was a good wife who stayed home to cook, clean and take care of their … Continue reading Why Pauley Toth Was Abducted By a Space Hyena
Living Words in Willow
Henrietta visits her pen pal Zilla in Willow, where words are not just spoken but also seen.
The Fickle City of Pernickle
Polly Porridge was short for her age. Her eyes were set far apart and her style was strange, And this in a strange city in Eram where the people were especially fickle, Yes, Polly lived in the ficklest city called Pernickle. Polly had dyed her hair blue To match the trend from the pop band, … Continue reading The Fickle City of Pernickle
How Marjory Scott Became a Pocket Watch
Collin Caldwell was a man with short silver hair and a scowl on his face. He spent the majority of the last two years tracking Jared Scott, the time-keeper to this place. He came with the intention of going back into time, which he thought was wise, And saving Brenda Caldwell, his late wife, from … Continue reading How Marjory Scott Became a Pocket Watch
Alonzo Cupboard the Super Sniffer from Vaser
Gabby Down Was the local school reporter in town Assigned to get an interview With the Super Sniffer in Vaser, in lieu Of the recent events that happened in the local aquatic park, Where local swimming champ, Jessica Valdez was attacked by a shark. And here is where the Super Sniffer comes into play, Alonzo … Continue reading Alonzo Cupboard the Super Sniffer from Vaser
Ian Murphy the wizard
Ian Murphy sat in his brown, leather, over-sized recliner chair pondering his latest brew. Ian was a tall, lanky, red-headed wizard known for small potions that did silly things like temporarily turn the skin blue. Ian loved the way the brews would bubble in the cauldron He thought the boil sounded like a loving song. … Continue reading Ian Murphy the wizard
Feary Wings in Zell
There are many worlds like Earth whose outer skin Brushes against Juju’s outer rim. And in some of these places there lies a few cracks Where the magic seeps out and leaves behind tracks. Here are where the dreams escape out of the pages of Juju and into the minds of sleeping babes, Planting seeds … Continue reading Feary Wings in Zell
Dancing With a Helicopter
In February, in a town called Spara, Nestled in the center of the magical airy country of Ara, Is the famed Love Festival with the tradition for one chosen girl, To perform the finale dance with a helicopter. Gracie Lee won her place with her lovely essay on the Love Festival’s history. She had to … Continue reading Dancing With a Helicopter
Dragons in the Winter
In the land of Foy the Winter is tough. There is no snow, just icy crystallized sand that feels rough. But the wild dragons that fly and that roam, Find these harsh conditions a pleasant home. Though these animals with reptilian skin, Are cold blooded deep within, There is a furnace that burns deep in … Continue reading Dragons in the Winter
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