Category Archives: Short story

On the Way

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Willow Pinkerton

The muscular gelding that pulled the coach moved skillfully at a measured trot, his hooves striking the dusty road in perfect synchronicity. A sheen of sweat had gathered on his arched, dappled neck and every once in a while his … Continue reading →

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Lilith H8s Sk8r Boyz

Posted on May 18, 2012 by ray cwiklinski

Writer’s note: I don’t share Lilith’s perception. Some of my best friends are skaters. “All right, peoples, listen up! As of today, we are going to have to establish a new system of training, because most of you, with a … Continue reading →

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The start

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Jay Yeaple

It was shortly after 3:15 a.m. in Creston City. Few of the residents were awake at this time, and only several cars moved throughout the streets. Most businesses were closed, and the buildings still open were for their graveyard shifts. … Continue reading →

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One step at a time

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Jess Krout

By JULIA HLAVACIK, West York Area High School Before her lay a narrow stone staircase. No railings or adornments decorated its vast expanse. The cold stone reached into the clouds, seeming to never end. Behind her, there was nothingness. Her … Continue reading →

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Zombie music for Earth Day

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jess Krout

By RAY CWIKLINSKI, York Catholic High School The characters in this story are fictional, but the story itself is based on reported events. In 1962, a Haitian man was pronounced dead by two doctors and was buried. He was found … Continue reading →

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Ghost Story Part 3

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jay Yeaple

This is a small project that I started a few months ago and stopped due to being busy with other things at the time. I’ll post another page every week on Wednesdays, since it’s the day of the week when I don’t … Continue reading →

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Night in Creston City Hospital

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jess Krout

By JAY YEAPLE, Commonwealth Connections Academy There was a temporary silence throughout the desolate hallways of the Creston City Hospital. It had become menacingly dark outside, and no outside lights could be seen. Very few of the ceiling lights worked, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Story Part 2

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jay Yeaple

This is a small project that I started a few months ago and stopped due to being busy with other things at the time. I’ll post another page every week on Wednesdays, since it’s the day of the week when I don’t … Continue reading →

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Rocking the vote

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jess Krout

By BRADY ACHTERBERG, Susquehannock High School Two switches. One mine. One his. I turned away, looked around at the four walls surrounding me. A stone wall in front, a curtain in back, and two bathroom-stall-like barriers to my sides. Outside … Continue reading →

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Ghost Story Part 1

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jay Yeaple

This is a small project that I started a few months ago and stopped due to being busy with other things at the time. I’ll post another page every week on Wednsdays, since it’s the day of the week where I don’t … Continue reading →

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