WRiting Contest #4

Junior Category Winning SUbmissions

Max meets Santa
By Mizuki Maharjan
First Place, Junior Category

Max is having a hard time believing in Santa… until one day…

MAX:

Do you really think that Santa’s really real?!

It is obviously just mom and dad trying to pretend to be a fat old man in a red suit. Plus do you really think that Santa comes in a sleigh at night delivering presents to all the children in the whole world?!

(suspicious)

Magic is totally fake. No one goes up in a sleigh driven by the reindeer to deliver toys they wished for. (beat) Have you ever wondered about why mom and dad try to listen to us when we are writing down our lists to Santa?

They just want to know what we want and then they just get it. You guys are such babies! (thinks of a brilliant idea) OK mom, coming to bed in a minute. Look guys if Santa was really real don’t you think that you would hear him on the roof when we are sleeping?

OK, OK ,OK we are going to bed.

Yeah yeah I am totally excited that tomorrow is Christmas and in the morning we can look at all the presents “Santa” got us. Yay!

(to off stage)

Ok good night mom and dad. Good night Katie, Grace, and Maddie.

(getting cosy in bed, overhears something, confused)

What is that sound? Now I will never be able to go to sleep tonight. (thinks) Wait, is that the sound of presents being plopped down on the floor?

(sneaking)

Finally I will be able to catch mom and dad acting like Santa? I better catch this on camera. (Grab a phone on the bed side table) (creeping slowly, looking down) Wow dad really went all out for the red suit and that fake white beard that looks real on him. That stomach of his is looking very big….. (beat) (look inside mom and dad’s bedroom) wait mom and dad is in their bed, does that mean that is the real Santa?!

I need to be really careful going down the stairs. I can not make a sound. (creaping ) Wow I think that is really Santa because why is he going to the chimney not the front door?

(beat) I should follow him! (run into living room, grab the bag string)

Yes I got one sting on the bag. Wow!! This is fun.

Why are you on the roof dad?

What do you mean you are not my dad? What do you mean you’re Santa?

Everyone knows that it is just dads and moms pretending to play the role. I mean does anyone really think that there is a real person with magic and flying reindeer that goes around the world delivering presents to ALL the kids?! ALL!

Wow! Is that the flying reindeer!

This isn’t real, these are just decorations that mom and dad put up on the roof ... they are really cool.

Ummm( shocked, then wispers) is it just me or did the totally fake, plastic reindeer just move its head towards me?

Wait, why would you want to prove to me that you are the real Santa?

Will you really take me on a ride (thinking, worried, then excited) sure why not I “totally” love to believe. (aside) DO you believe this guy?

Yeah yeah you say it’s real sledge, (sarcastic) lets see. (wait for 3 seconds) Ok Here goes nothing… (get in the sleigh and suddenly jerk your head backward)

Aagggghhhhhhh, you are real Sa…. rea… real SANTA!!!!

Meeting Mario
By Sicheng Wang
Second Place, Junior Category

I can’t believe I’m seeing you! Wow! Mr. Mario you’re real!

I know its-a-you! That’s why I came into this game.

So I’ve always wondered, Mario, how do you jump so high? Because when I try, I can barely jump up two stairs!

Oh! The secret is the mushrooms! What kind?

A super mushroom? Can I try one?

You ate them all already?! Come on.

Ok, sorry! Didn’t mean to make you mad!

Anyways, how do you get extra lives?

I mean, how can you get more chances to live after you die?

1-up mushroom? Where do I find those? Mamma mia, I can’t believe that's a real 1-up mushroom!

I’m going to try and eat it! (Mime eating mushroom)

Ughhh. How can you eat that?? It tastes like fifty-year old mushroom

I don’t believe what!? My mind isn’t in the right mindset?! — Memorize to here

OK, ok. But do I have an extra life now?

Yes? Ok, see that goomba there? I’m going to shake hands with it and come back from the dead.(walks up to goomba)

Hello sir! Good d- (dies)

Wait a minute (inspect yourself)

I just died! Mario, you said I would have a second life! And now I’m a ghost!

Mamma Mia!

Meeting Gracie Abrams
By Mackenzie Cheung
Third Place, Junior Category

(Mackenzie is talking on the phone. She is excited. She is talking very fast. She is sitting down, then getting up, pacing, etc.)

Mackenzie: “MILA! I SAW GRACIE ABRAMS!!!!

Okay, so I walked into my favorite café and found a comfy spot by the window. Just as I was about to dive into my book, I saw someone familiar walk in. At first glance, it was just a regular person, but then I realized it was one of my favorite singers—Gracie Abrams.

When I saw her I was really excited. So I rushed up to her and started talking. She was taller than I expected, but her voice sounded just as I imagined. We began chatting and then I asked her some questions.

I asked her if she got into the music industry by herself or if her dad helped her - I was so nervous - I couldn't believe I asked her that!

But she just laughed and said she worked really hard to sign a record deal, but that she did get some help from her father.

I felt creepy standing behind her, but I couldn't help it. I was worried she was mad at me for asking that question, but by then I was already so close to her so I thought I might as well ask more questions.

So I waited for her to order her drink and then asked: “Did you ever write a song about someone out of spite and then regret it?"

She turned around, calmly, and said: "It takes a long time for me to find the theme of a song, so by then, I would have probably gotten over it."

She went to the door and was about to leave, but I ran up to her and said: "You’re such an amazing songwriter. Who influenced you?" She clearly wanted to leave, but answered anyway: "A lot of people have influenced me throughout my life, but if I had to choose one person, it would be Joni Mitchell, a Canadian singer and songwriter." She said it was time for her to go. She put on her sunglasses - black square ones - and left. She got into a car that was waiting outside of the cafe for her.

I probably wouldn't do it again. I'm so embarrassed. But I don’t regret it”

Getting to Know My Monster a Bit Better
By Victoria Wang
Honourable Mention, Junior Category

Vicky: Okay listen monster. You can come out from under my bed now. You have been scaring me for over three years. And I do appreciate all the effort but honestly maybe tonight we could just talk instead? I mean I don't even know your first name. Jeffrey Humanscarer The Third? Wow! You must be from monster royalty. Maybe we can be friends. Maybe we even have a lot in common. What’s your favourite colour? Vomit green? Okay maybe we won’t have that in common. Let’s try food. What do you like to eat? Deep fried children’s toes in ketchup? Well I like french fries so we almost have that in common. Maybe we could play together. What do you like to do in your free time? Collect toenails? What for? Building a toenail castle? Okay not that. Maybe we do similar sports. I’m at level 8 in swimming and diving. How about you? Level 80 in Sewer Swimming? Okay we’re getting closer. Wait! How about brothers or sisters? A brother?!! Me too! Is your’s as annoying as mine? Really?!! I’ve got an idea! We can scare my little brother together!! That’s something we can do. This is going to be great!! Oh Paaaaatriiick!! I want you to meet my new friend, Jeffrey Humanscarer the Third. Muwahahahaha!!

Beach day
By Elyse Loh
Honourable Mention, Junior Category

(Elyse is picking up trash near the beach because it is beach clean up day with the grade 4 class. )

(A random stranger throws garbage into the sea)

HEY stop throwing garbage into the sea buddy, it’s illegal and you’ll hurt the creatures living in the water!!

Hey come back don’t run away from me.! (waves fist) Oh no, now I have to pick up the garbage from the water on the beach.

(Meets a mermaid)

Wow you’re sparkling in the sun, are you eating raw fish? Is that a tail that you have or a costume? Do you also live in the water? You’re a real life mermaid aren't you?

You are?!!

How do you feel about the garbage that is thrown into the sea because I feel really uncomfortable about it and it’s gross. Someone living in the water with gross stuff must feel uncomfortable and sad. I feel really sad for you to have to live in this mess.

Can you help me to save the sea, do you have any secrets or advice you can give me?

Because you might have powers to help.

(The mermaid tells Elyse the secrets of the sea)

Thank you so much that is really helpful now I’m going to help save the sea and your family.

See you soon!

The Little Ghost That Couldn’t
By Miranda Ma
Honourable Mention, Junior Category

Excuse me! Who let you into my room? Did you at least wipe your feet before you walked in? I mean what are you even supposed to be? A wet marshmallow? Huh? A ghost? I expected you to be..you know …. A little more horrifying, intimidating and terrifying. Oh honey you need a little help with that look of yours. Right now you look more like a droopy blob fish than a ghost. I thought ghosts were supposed to make scary noises. All I heard when you came into the room was an undignified sigh. You need some more drama in your look. Like try some eyeshadow to make your eyes look ... .well ... .dead. What? Ghosts don’t do eyeshadow? I couldn’t even survive a day without eyeshadow. I know! Since your voice isn't scary you should be that type of ghost that can make things move. Try making yourself invisible. Just squeeze yourself tight really hard. Nope, I can still see you. Okay that’s not your thing either. I know! Try walking through that wall over there. That will scare anybody. (They follow with their eyes) Ohhh!!! Ouch!! That looked painful. How’s your head? I think this whole “ghost thing” isn’t your jam. Oh wait! I have an amazing idea!! You and I will go trick or treating together!! They will think you’re in a costume and I’ll get double the candy!! You can’t eat candy right? Perfect!! Well I’ll see you next Halloween, partner!