My stories

  This is what it’s like having a sister. I awoke to the sound of ragged breathing running along down my neck. It felt hot and humid. I yawned and shifted to the side. The breathing followed me. Soon after, I got irritated and opened my eyes. I saw sparkly sunglasses, too much makeup, and a wide smile looking back at me. I screamed! “Hi, sissy! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!” said my little sister. She handed me a white envelope.  As I opened it, the glitter blinded me. “Hey, where did you get all these sparkles from?” “I used Mommy’s diamond dust and your clear nail polish to give it a shine!” “WHAT!” I yelled. “You know you’re not supposed to use Mommy’s diamond dust! Wait! Did you….just say you used my CLEAR NAIL POLISH?!” “Yup!” she nodded. I ran to the bathroom. There was my nail polish. Empty. Some of the contents were dripping out and it was a sparkly mess. My mouth hung in horror. “NO! What did you do?!” “Made you a Valentine's card, duh,” she answered. “GET OUT OF MY ROOM! AN...

  My name is Amulya Kuntamukkala and I’m a 5th grader at Barksdale Elementary in Plano, Texas. Ever since I learnt about nursery rhymes that my mom used to play for me, I was fascinated by the pleasant sound of music and Piano. I found a way to express myself and my feelings through music as I love to create my own music compositions. At times, I found myself singing in the shower and my parents proposed I should sharpen my skills and take voice lessons.  Classical songs are my favorites to play! Sometimes, I like to do a few tricks like playing a nursery rhyme with my hands on it backward or putting my head on the bench and my hands on the Piano which my teacher Ms.Jamie finds very amusing. Piano training has helped me in reading music proficiently. I am taking choir as an elective in middle school to help me read more complex music and improve my voice. The theory tests have made it easier to understand the world of Piano. I was thrilled to win first prize in the Reflections...

  Why even try if I can never be perfect? I sighed as I saw the girls laughing together. “You’re totally going to get the lead, Mia! You’re so pretty, smart, perfect, and talented!” All of her minions laughed in perfect unison. They were the most popular girls in school. I walked up beside Mia and began to pull out a pen. I signed my name on the auditions sheet, right under Mia’s. As soon as I started to put the cap back on my pen, I felt all eyes staring at me. “Why is Ava here?” One of Mia’s minions stared at me with a stupid face. “What makes you think YOU could get the part? You’re so awkward on stage, whereas I would be perfect for the part.” said Mia, smirking. You know what, I was done taking Mia’s crappy behavior, “Look, Mia. I may not have the perfect looks, the perfect life, the perfect grades–” She cut me off, “You’re right, you don’t!” Then she turned around with her posse, her beautiful black locks slapping me in the face, and she walked away. Her minions choked with...

Scene 1 - Jack’s walking back from school with his friend, Charlotte.  CHARLOTTE: Hi! Jack! How are you?   JACK: I’m good. What about you?   CHARLOTTE: I’m really sad. I have a secret, can I tell you?   JACK: YES! SURE! You can trust me!   CHARLOTTE: Do you pinky promise not to tell anybody.   JACK: Well, (looks uncertain and then shakes his head) YES!   Charlotte whispers something into Jack’s ear. Jack’s eyes widen as she tells him the secret.   JACK: (start) I have to go now! Bye!   CHARLOTTE: Oh! Okay. Bye Jack!   Scene 2 - Jack is at home and he is sitting on his bed with his phone.   JACK: I NEED TO TELL EVERYBODY ABOUT CHARLOTTE! THAT WAS HILARIOUS!  JACK: (starts typing on his phone) SOUND CUES : TEXT MESSAGE DINGS  JACK: (starts reading comments) That’s so funny! Charlotte is so weird! I literally burst out laughing reading this. We need more content like this! ...