By Efran Zhao It was a few years ago, when I had just started to play chess competitively. I was still considered a ‘beginner,’ as I was…
A Battle of Balance
By Nathan Chiu One day, I was choosing a present for my friend’s birthday party. While I was looking around the shop, there was a shiny…
Late and Afraid
By Luke Zhang I open my eyes. The sun is shining brightly on my face… Wait, the Sun? School starts way before when the Sun is this…
A Rocky Start but a Solid Finish
By Alexandra Wang My family and I were making our way down the hill to get to the river, carrying our raft. While we were walking, I…
Melted Chocolate
By Andrew Zhang It was the dark, cold, and not so gloomy night of Halloween. My friends and I ran out the door as fast as a bird can fly….
Silent Strength
By Cynthia Shi RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG What time is it? Eh- I don’t really care, I’m just so tired. I don’t even…
A Play of Fear
By Annie Li I used to be a shy person. I was only seven when I was cast in my elementary school’s play. I was small and shy. I wanted to…
Plane Food
By Justin Cheema My dad and I went in front of the door with the other people at the Kids Against Hunger building. We gathered around the…
Overconfident Soccer
By Joseph Hong I have been told most of my life to be humble and never stop trying my hardest. I learned that lesson the hard way after a…
A Dangerous Game
By Joseph Mo It was a normal day at aftercare. We had just arrived and we were ready to start messing around with each other– a typical…