𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚜: 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟼

Synopsis

Told through the eyes of a young Jewish girl, this story follows Etta as her childhood innocence is shattered by war. After witnessing the death of her brother during a raid, she grows into a teacher determined to protect the next generation. But when violence finds them again, Etta is forced to face the brutal reality that even hope and courage may not be enough to save those she loves.

Genre

War, Tragedy, Historical Fiction

#2  Lucie, 14, UK

Synopsis

A girl has been taking part in a labyrinth with three other contestants, but her true motive is to get revenge on her best friend’s killer. (TW: Murder, Death, Swearing)

Genre

Thriller, Revenge, Drama

#3 Batul Kapadia, 13, USA

Synopsis

A simple girl whose only purpose in life was to ensure that she was liked by everybody. Her worst fear grew into an unexpected extreme reality, the fear growing and growing until it was unbearable and she realized that something wasn't right. It went from people simply staring at her for one second too long to constantly being watched, and she has to live through this horrible lifestyle everyday, in constant worry that she's doing something wrong and others are judging.

Genre

Synopsis

A teenager suddenly awakes in the middle of a chaotic, horrifying scene. Soon after, they wake up in bed and everything seems back to normal at first (TW: blood, death).

Genre

Horror

#2  Tess, USA

Synopsis

This short piece follows the stream of consciousness of a girl who has just been kicked out of her home due to her lack of belief in God.

Genre

Realistic Fiction

#3 Ollie, 12, USA

Synopsis

After getting a concerning text from her friend Eli, Izzy goes to his house and finds that Eli has run away from home - leading Izzy to confront Eli’s mom about ignoring and brushing off the obvious bullying Eli was facing.

Genre

Realistic Fiction

The feeling of a relationship gone, the questions you have, the things you imagine how good it could’ve been, the denial, the anger, the bargaining, the depression and the acceptance of it.

Genre

Freestyle/Ballad

#2  Cherry, 15, Norway

Critique of the media and the power society today wields.

Genre

Freeverse, Pastoral

#3  Lola Johndon, 15, USA

The feeling of  looking back on memories using the metaphor of loss pages and books.

Genre

Confessional Core