The Sophomores' Weird Day

By Micah R., Iowa

2026 Write Now Winner - Grades 5 & 6


Four sophomores with issues lived together with a P.H.L., Personal Helper of Life. One day, Johnny found a picture of a weird-looking guy, so he nailed it to the wall. That night, they heard rumbling noises. The picture shook, and the guy in it started to escape the frame. Jenny pushed him back in as silence surrounded them. They freaked out and decided to tell their P.H.L. He explained, “This is a photo taken with a SuperWeirdCam7. This paper says every 108 years he’ll get out to destroy Earth. But Jenny saved us!” Everyone cheered. 

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