London. My mind rushes with thoughts as I picture a nice warm home with bedrooms, a kitchen, Baos, todo. (pause) Why would you say that Samantha?! And she found that, had it. Various plates of half devoured frozen meals are lying about, beer bottles. Think. Im sorry that the doctors werent concerned with beauty when they saved my life. You cant ask your interviewer how theyre feeling! Genre: Comedic. First Place Winner! I mean Mr. Brown, how could someone as innocent and beautiful as me grab a green knife handle andOh, I could never stoop to that level of foul play Mr. Brown. Genre: Comedic I never noticed how much space books take upin my head and in my actual room. Being scared saved my life. Cinemark It was Max! I mean look at me! No. I know! Oh, just look at him, with that smile that melts me. Great dead batteries. He has a dog with scraggly fur and only three legs. You say it when you bump into me, when you dont hold the door open, when you dont realize Ive been standing right next to you. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. But foreverwith just one person? The paper she was holding with my name and the time of death. "Losing Isaiah" is a highly affecting balancing act. Theo James! By: Henry Boudolf, Age 12, South Carolina USA Description: When you think you dont like chocolate, but then you try it. (She sits back defeated, and Phoebe groans with disgust.) All Ive got to do is go up there and perform it the way I know I can, the way Ive rehearsed it dozens of times in the mirror, and if I do that Ill be fine. Im the smartest of all da leprechauns. MICROPHONE. Genre: Dramatic. Unlike you, I dont want to go to jail. Listening to my moms music especially. (Tosses back wallet.) Lightning broke the sky outside and traveled along the ground and through my bicycle. With director Stephen Gyllenhaal almost hysterically overusing the camera crane and other visual hypos, the tragic scenario is played out of Chicago ghetto fringe dweller Khaila Richards' (Halle . I try not to have any real friends; they just judge me drag me down. I cant wait! Or do we need to rebuild the world on peace and trust? While you are out experiencing life, I lie in this hospital bed. I wasnt what he needed me to be. He saw it! Jane, put that cell phone away! It said Busch Gardens Pompeii. By: Avalon C., Age 13, Missouri, USA Description: A teen reassures her younger sister that Middle School wont be as bad as she things. Gender: Female Genre: Comedic. Like seriously I dont know how this happened, it just did I guess. It really is a journey to maturityyoull get it someday. Ma! NASA says they are just cosmic rays-tiny particles launched by the explosions of distant stars-But I say they are UNICORNS! Thats why I thought the Statue of Liberty would make a nice girl friend. I climbed out of the car and walked over to the public toilet. Coronavirus? I think I had decompressionno, whats it calleddepression. (pause) Although I guess she can be useful for some things like bringing down the jar of the magic tasty food and cleaning out the old poop box. This alerts the obnoxious kid sitting behind you who loudly says, Oooh! Didnt think so. Whether you jump, plummet it, tip or fall into it, is a whole other story though. Brittney, you can keep Esteban. I feel as though I am slowly fading away from reality. Love, Jack (Grabs paper folds it up, and puts it in an envelope), First Place Winner! Maybe Ill travel the kitchen, see the counter visit the tower of pizza. Cmon brain, THINK! I did not just accidentally send a text to Sky about the fact that I have a crush on Gaston. You know, just to ask them a few questions like wheres the nearest hardware store, oh and if Theo has any cameras at his house. I have final say. By: Josie C., Albuquerque, NM, Age 14 Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic Description: Cupid aims his arrow at the wrong person. She really is the best. They are like an unstoppable wave of feathered locusts, eating every scrap of bread they can get their pointy beaks on! Instead of I like Gaston, hes so cute. (Imitates in a deep voice) I am Officer Tuffin, you are under arrest. Now, some people would have panicked, but thats not who I am. You have no idea how hard it is for our kind!, By: Alyvia Taylor, Age 12, Florida, USA Description: An African American woman expresses her frustration and anger about the injustice she has experienced due to prejudice and racism. That thing is not meant to be indoors or near people. Sam painfully recounts Peters passing, whose life was cut too short. I hated the morning greetings, office space, computer, type, print, fax, break, small talk, back to office, yawn, staring at the clock, print, make mistake, constantly worry for the sake of my job. Sure, it was fun going to beaches and being with friends and having the time of our lives, but we cant go back. Its the reason I wear hoodies all the time, why Im so tired. Speaking of Wicked, I am playing Glinda in our school version of the Broadway musical this spring. I panicked and looked for a place to go, and thats when I saw a student I had never met before, crouched under one of the computer tables. Eventually, I got up and ran back home. I work hard to get good grades, but to not be the top of my class. They dont see the scales and claws that they show me. (Starts speaking in a British accent.) I have to say it out loud. Youre busy? Do thy best To pluck this crawling serpent from my breast. By:Philip G., Age 13, New Mexico, USA Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic Description: A teen wishes to overcome his/her fears. We walked into the room carrying our masterpiece hidden by a cloth. This is Captain McGrady. Tip; if you dont want to become a dragons lunch, then I recommend you dont waltz into their home. Third Place Winner By: Rosa Miillan, Los Angeles, California, Age 11 Gender:Any Genre:Dramatic Description:A character talks to a younger version of herself (or himself). The school Ive been dreaming about since I was a little kid. The next morning, realizing her mistake, she races outside, but it is too late; the . The screenplay is written by Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. Well, dont. Im tired of being someone thats superficial. you think I am obsessed too? When he caught me looking through his phone, he was a little mad, and he explained that just because hes talking to women, doesnt mean hes cheating on me. People forget who I am and dont recognize me anymore for I have changed. Is he going to watch the baby, change their diaper, feed them? Thank you for your submission. Green fields and happy farmers! I didnt think I relied on fictional characters this much, but here I am sitting on the floor in an empty apartment. It draws me toward it, sucking the light out of my soul. Man, I knew this would happen, you think Im going insane arent you? He was trying to kill me, I swear! Thats my dog. We talked about it. I cant make sense of it. Losing Isaiah (9/9 . I had an idea when I was younger, and you were amazing to let me follow it. THE BREAD! Outside, the London riots are raging. Bullies. They just know it, deep down, they dont feel pretty. His Wikipedia page is half that many pages, and that has pictures and headings and stuff! Oh! Even when we fought it wasnt so bad, because we loved each other, and we couldnt stay mad for too long. So, this shouldnt come as a surprise. (Moves as if in the dark, opens a drawer. Her behaviour throughout the film is quite plausible and quite understandeable. Maybe its too late for us. I think I got it. Heck, even the dreaded small talk, the awkward interactions no one wanted Right now, Id give anything to mess up one more embarrassing presentation, one last really bad attempt at asking my crush to prom. Yes, I am a spork! Dont worry, Linda. By: Gracyn Eitel, Age 14 Description: A Look into my Mirror Genre: Dramatic. In "Losing Isaiah," which opens Friday in area theaters, Berry plays Khaila, a recovering drug addict who fights to regain custody of a son she abandoned four years earlier. Thats why thats why I-I-I already told you. The big guy had us come in just so we could talk about making a creature of power that can eat anything. Now Im not a god who would say, Oh My Gosh! This film abstains from taking sides between two socio-economically and racially different women. Thank you. He laughed and said he wouldnt believe it unless I made the worlds biggest loaf. I hear them talking about how inspirational her story is. I think about this a lot. Its so worth it. I guess it was 17. But strangely, the one friend I have come to entrust this weird title was once my arch nemesis. Like the base Indian, threw a pearl away. I just sent it. He really wants to catch the mouse because the rehydrated foods all taste the same. I know I`m young, I cant talk a lot of English, Pero yo entiendo, but I can understand it. Imagine walking down a dark alley-way lined with brick buildings, garbage and junk. Your locker is jammed, the custodial staff couldnt care less. We are being held as if we were lab rats. Anyways he said the tailgate was open and he saw there was stuff in the back and he didnt want it falling out on me. Anyway, I try to forget about it. I might have to move to a foreign land and live alone with 2 cats in an abandoned warehouse because I cant make a living because no one wants to hire the girl who couldnt land the role she had prepared for, for so long. She takes me to a world where awkward moments dont exist and jealousy is something to joke about and fights never happen (and if they do I dont remember them). (Pauses for two seconds, mouth and eyes wide.) People always feel the need to point out how short you are. A white-hot searing that bled and pussed and crusted over. I met someone. Ill make them feel loved. So, run along, ya gombeen. He had small children, she said. This is a dream, right? Good morning. (Calling out.) You take him away, his breath reeking of Colt 45, and he spends one night sleeping it off and she springs him the next morning out of sheer fear. Most days they make me feel disgusting and ugly. And this scar? Monday the 26th of April. I no longer have the right to feel sad, the sadness has been stripped from me leaving me open, Im empty, I have no emotions, no love, no feeling, and no reason. Arent you that blonde girl who trashed the Bears house? Listen, I hear it all the time. If I were you, Id probably hide the watch, necklace, earrings, and rings before I take them. Were only minor deities though so we arent that important but we still have to go to all the meetings. People can take one look at you, and make a judgement that lasts a lifetime. Second Place Winner! Then he took me to his Underworld, which meant everything stopped growing on the top of the ground. I stayed up all night reading classified documents. I mean, the frog was asking for it. Excuse me, yeah hi. Finds a candle. I wouldnt blame her either. I know, but its not my fault. My mother is the Goddess of Harvest, so she makes all the flowers grow and that sort of thing. Of course, I immediately punched him in the face, but he stayed up there and just kept talking, and after a couple of hours, I felt better, and actually started to like the guy. Now, put your feet at right angles and spread them, bending your legs into a comfortable en garde position. I cant do this anymore. Instead of writing down the numbers, I downloaded multiple calorie counting apps and fasting apps. Every time I see you refuse to eat what I put on your plate, I just want to smack you! Schnitzel with gravy! This woman with crocs thing is getting old and I have to work tonight! I never thought of that. At least he hasnt left me behind. Shes getting water Or Its her turn never sat right with me. Ive heard about shark attacks, but they never really scared medidnt seem real. Genre: Comedic. The next day, the infant narrowly escapes death in the garbage truck. (Rapidly breathing.) First Place Winner! Or if your dad will come home- as himself. Even though a run scores, it doesnt even matter. Im just the nerdy, smart girl that no one likes. Was that normal for you? 4. Genre: Comedic/Dramatic. My paper is still blank. I would also really appreciate it if I could be seated next to friends, or at least surrounded by people that Im friendly with. So dont tell me youre sorry, cause Im not buying it. To my surprise, they were all shrunken about three sizes after taking them out of the dryer! The monsters there would attack you for the smallest thing like staring too long, not giving homework answers, or even just saying no. (Angrily) And you want to know why we lost, Jack? I want to use the gender-neutral name, Sam. By: Lisa Iordache-Stir, Age 13, California, USA Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description:An employee explains why they were late to work. And maybe I am, but Im not going to pretend Im normal anymore. Youre still gorgeous. Theyre also the reasons I walk against the flow of traffic, why I carry pepper spray in my pocket, and text my friends my location every time I go on a date. You though, youve been through so much. And two years later, it gets run over and your parents try to tell you that he ran away, but you heard them talking about how nice the man was to come tell you. Hell, by the time I was your age, I was already in college! Info. Mainly because I have a life and responsibilities; so I would just count the calories in my head, before I ate. It all started because of fungus. Sure, it was only to rob a bank, but I guess I thought there would have been more benefits to doing something like that. Oh no! But she waits for me to sit and beg, like some kind of dog. All of yo all who still think miss berry is not a great actress hell see this film she gives a stunning performance and Jessica Lange as you would expect is wonderful its about a black woman who leaves her son in a garbage bin one day while she was high.The child ens up with a white woman and family after some years she finds her son and rest is..well courtroom drama THE story is a bit unbelievable but the acting is what makes it so inganging and oh Samuel L Jackson is also in the movie,it is all heartbreaking at times.But it remains objective not favouring either parties but showing both their views and points which is why you can't choose who has a better point. (turns to where the friend is) Shish Kabobs. Exhales to calm herself.) But what if I dont make it? Genre: Comedic. Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic. We would thank God for the food on our table, the roof over our heads and our wonderful family. As I walk away, I think about how this man had changed my life. Ha! 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