This year's challenge was to write a Valentine's story appropriate for children maximum 214 words in which someone feels brave!
SUPER SPECIAL VALENTINE - 167 words
By Aundra Tomlins
In Reji’s backpack was a super special valentine he had made just for her. It had unicorns (her favorite), dinosaurs (her second favorite), and, of course, hearts.
He was about to put it on her desk when the teacher called for circle time.
Reji watched her singing full volume about roses.
During art time he was tiptoeing over to give her the super special valentine but he spilled some paint.
Reji watched her cut the red, pink, and purple papers into beautiful hearts.
After lunch, he crept towards her, super special valentine in hand, but she ran to the sandbox.
Reji watched her build a perfect sandcastle.
Now, it was almost pick up time.
He took a deep breath and charged over.
“Abbie!” He thrust his hand at her. “For you.”
Her eyes jumped between the valentine and Reji.
“Thanks.” She blushed. “This for you, Reji.”
It had cars (his favorite), trains (his second favorite), and, of course, hearts.
“Thanks.”
It was a super special Valentine’s Day.