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.
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
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
Wild Electronics
Deep underground, With little around, Far in the Cellar, In Edam is stellar, Wild living electronics running amok, Occasionally seen from the underground rooftops, stuck in the muck, And running loose next to organic gardens with planted strawberries and sunflowers, Cordless entities running on battery power. The wildest of the bunch are the washing machines, … Continue reading Wild Electronics
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
The Teddy Bear Garden in Edam
In the Massive Garden of Edam all tucked away, In a faraway corner, where children all forget to play, Is a quiet wild garden of teddy bear flowers all in bloom, Who do their best growing by the light of the moon. At first they bloom as tiny gummy bears, quite delicious to the tongue, … Continue reading The Teddy Bear Garden in Edam
The Worried Mask of Ezras
In the bear country of Edam, Where the country folk live more at random, Is a wise old woman known as Crazy Karkatoo Who has the largest collection of masks seen in all the country through. Some of her masks are rumored to have been worn by gods. Other masks were worn by demons and … Continue reading The Worried Mask of Ezras
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