BY RONNIE SMITH Five, the birth-star rays of the Magi’s infant king; of the light of our infinite gaze. Read more

By HeronS Word Count: 5313 Rating: Summary: It is January 3, 2267, and Spock ch’Sarek is more than ready for the human holiday season to be over. Overall, it has been confusing, loud, and has involved far too much tactile contact with various people. But his friends have decided that there is one more holiday, a Read more

BY SARAH LEVESQUE “You’d like it there, in Narnia,” he told it. “The grass is ever so green, and it goes on and on until it hits the forest.” Read more

By  Lawrence Hall Word Count: 92 Rating: G Summary: The poet muses on the weather. An errant frog’s the only voice to sing The day to sleep in this warm, blustery dusk. The whippoorwill of yesternight is still; The deep-voiced owl is silent too.  The wind And damp have silenced even the twilight dogs (Do Read more

BY KAYLA DEMPSTER The first one I wrote was called The Year of the Elephant and it was about a girl who got recruited to be a spy by one of her teachers. Read more

By Amanda Pizzolatto Word Count: 3074 Rating: G Summary: The story of one girl’s battle to save Christmas. The town of Crystal Woods, Asphodel, is widely known for its celebration of the Christmas season, often nicknamed the Christmas Town. Every house is lined with lights, every chimney is smoking, and every door has a wreath. Read more

BY UNKNOWN FOREIGN BEAUTY “Why Hans, why do you hate me? Give me a reason. I know you from when we were children. You’re not like this.” Read more

“Try me!” Harry challenged, initiating a deadlock of eye-to-eye contact akin to psychological arm wrestling. “You just…tell me about the songs on the records, and I’ll remember what you tell me, and you’ll be very surprised by how well I do.” Read more

BY ARIEL KLAY Q can heal the blind, restore a planet ravaged by pollution, and even return a moon to its proper orbit. Read more

By Jonathan Francesco Word Count: 149 Rating: PG Summary: A poem in honor of the children and adults who were killed at Sandy Hook. The Christmas lights are darker this year The wind is colder And the music is quieter With twenty young voices of laughter silenced Mixed with candlelight Are wails and tears Anger and Read more

BY M.C. PEHRSON “I’m glad you believe in God now. But you’re a Yanashite, with strong beliefs of your own…so you’re going to tell me there’s only one truth.” Read more

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Perhaps the point is that we as a society need to learn to couch our disagreements in larger agreements. Read more

BY MARTINA JURICKOVA Readers can detect various kinds of friendships either between individuals, which can be intra-racial or inter-racial. Read more

“Lucia’s night is burning slow— Lift your candles to the shining mirror By her touch let light and warmth draw near.” Read more

BY ANNE MARIE GAZZOLO “Come on, Merry!” Frodo said and tugged him toward the parlor. “Come sit by the fire and get yourself warm again.” Read more

“You were supposed to hide,” he growled. “Not trick me!” Read more

“Now don’t mouth off with me, young man,” she snorted. “My aerial is falling down, and they’re just starting to run a holiday special on The Many Loves of Melinda Maypole!” Read more

By Aconitum-Napellus Word Count: 1256 Rating: G Summary: Seven-year-old Spock has a destiny… but what is it? Of course he had always been different. Of course a good Vulcan was not supposed to give a moment’s thought to that. A ‘good’ Vulcan? That was worth a raised eyebrow. There was no such thing as a good Read more

BY ANNA MARIA MARTZ A tale of high adventure, “Twue Love,” excellent swordplay, and some great one-liners, The Princess Bride is a multi-generation family favorite. Read more

BY RACHEL LIANNA HOLLAND “You’re bright. You can be anything you want. Among humans you’re a genius. Go out there, and make your destiny.” Read more