Welcome to the home of all things creative! This section of the website is where you will find artwork, reviews, puzzles, comics, lists, poems, stories, and more created by the students of Wilson Area Intermediate School. These posts were originally published in February 2021.

How To Make Brownies

February 26, 2021

Jazaiyah W.

Here's what you need...

• ½ cup white sugar

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

• 2 eggs

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions…

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a small square pan.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and water. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.

3. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly into a pan.

4. Bake Brownies for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies set up. Do not overbake!

5. Take Brownies out of the oven and let cool in the pan and cut into squares. Warning: pan may be hot! Eat and Enjoy!

Top Ten List of Things to Do at the Beach/Boardwalk

February 26, 2021

By Emily M.

It seems like winter has lasted forever, but soon it will be time to hit the beach. Here are ten great beach activities to plan for this summer:

1. Henna

2. Get the food

3. Bury your relatives or friends in sand

4. Go whale watching

5. Look for dolphins

6. Boogie Board

7. Surfing

8. Watch the sunset

9. Hunt for seashells, sea glass and other beach treasures

10. Bring a ball for beach volleyball

The Hunted Tree House

February 26, 2021

By Payton H., Avery G., Jeffrey S., and Emily M.

Part 4

All back at the tree house, Payton started to not feel good. Her leg did not feel good. She did not know if she was imagining it but it felt like her veins were popping out like the game whack-a-mole. She started screaming, and everyone ran to her. They needed to get her help!

Payton was in enough stress already she did not need Avery jibber jabbering on and on. So Payton slapped her across the face, and ripped the hat out of her mouth. Then Avery slapped her back. Then she walked away, still jibber jabbering.

Jeffrey and Hadyen came running into the house saying “We found someone who can help, but it will be quite a journey” Emily was already out the door and on the wagon. Jeffrey and Hayden carried Payton out. Well Jeffrey did, Hayden was just standing there looking like he was helping. Hayden told us that the man that we are looking for to heal Payton, was a witch hunter. His name was Josin.

Some time later… SPLASH! The wagon got stuck in quick glitter. Luckily this was Avery's specialty. She was so good at swimming she could get the glitter out fast. After around 25 minutes Avery got the wagon unstuck. But then she fell in and sank, and she dragged Payton in with her!

At first, everyone was helping Payton because they knew that they needed her to hunt because she is the leader of their group. Once they got Payton up, they tried to get Avery up. It was hard, because she sunk in very deep, but they eventually got her up into the wagon, and kept making their way to the man.

Sometime went past and they were almost there and Payton was not looking good. She looked as pale as a ghost and that is an understatement. All of a sudden a witch can up and tried to grab Emily. Jeffrey said in a squeaky voice “Not another witch”

But with Payton’s last strength she shot an arrow but only hit her in the head. (Everyone knows you can’t hurt a witch with their head, they just grow back.) After she did that, she passed out and went into a deep sleep.

All of a sudden, Josin came and saved the day! He took down the witch and snatched Payton and carried her inside. Josin did not drop her once unlike Jeffrey and Hayden. He told everyone to wait outside while he did his thing. Some sparks came out from the cracks in the door. Josin said, “You were too late, and I could not save her”.

Then everyone yelled, “YES, SHE IS FINALLY DEAD!!!!!”

Avery said, “Now all people can jibber jabber in peace!”

Then Payton walked out the door and said “Psyche!”.

Then Avery screamed “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO,” while passing out.

Part 5

As soon as the hunters got home, they went to sleep. It had been a busy month, and they knew they needed to catch up their hunting assignments.

They slept for one day and then finally got up. Emily started to read the list of the orders. They needed to get 2 sleepy hollows, one bird of the feathers, 3 sleepy monsters, and 8 deer. Jeffrey suggested that we get the sleepy hollows first. They are not the prettiest species of owls. You can usually find them in tree caves in giant forests.

While they walked there Jeffrey and Hayden were fighting about who was going to find it first. When they got there they were still fighting about who was going to get the first one. Avery said she got one, and Jeffrey and Hayden's jaws dropped to the floor in surprise. Payton got the other one. Emily was on a rock filing her nails the whole time we were looking for sleepy hollows. So they left her there and she had to run to catch up with them.

They were just going to do an easy one and catch 3 sleepy monsters. They were so easy to catch because they are always asleep. Payton, Hayden, and Emily all took their weapons and killed them. They let Jeffrey drag them out onto the wagon.

While Jeffrey and Hayden were taking the monster back Payton, Avery and Emily went out to get the bird of the feather. This species is very hard to catch. They can turn into feathers any time. Once they are in a feather state they are a feather forever. They headed over to the field where they lived. Emily tried to catch one but it turned into a feather. They set up camp behind a tree but then something cost Payton's eye. The feather turned back into a bird!!!!!!! Avery ran to catch it and he talked! They took him back to the treehouse.

The last things they needed to get on their list was all the dear they carefully selected some and took them back to the house. They all went back to sleep because their day was exhausting.

RIddles

February 26, 2021

By Jessica B.

Q: What goes up and down but does not move?

A: Stairs

Q: Where should a 500-pound alien go?

A: On a diet

Q: What did one toilet say to the other?

A: You look a bit flushed.

Q: Why did the picture go to jail?

A: Because it was framed.

Q: What did one wall say to the other wall?

A: I'll meet you at the corner.

Q: What did the paper say to the pencil?

A: Write on!

Ten Things you can do to take a Break in school

February 19, 2021

By Jazaiyah W. & Emily D.

1. Breathing exercises - How simple, yet effective this is to calm down and take a break at school.

2. Chair yoga - This is a simple thing to do to get a short break and refocus.

3. Fidget toys - In an in person class they can be a distraction, but in an online class this can be really beneficial.

4. Take a walk - In between classes, taking a short walk this is a great way to stretch out your muscles.

6. Listen to music - This is a great way to get you in a better mood which may make you have a better working experience during school.

7. Have a snack - If virtual you may have a chance to grab a quick snack. This is a great way to get yourself energized and ready to learn more.

8. Hand stretch - I know writing typing can make your hands crampy. Stretching your hands is a great way to stop the hand cramping, some tutorial on hands stretching can be found on YouTube.

9. Read a book - If you love reading, take a stop by our school's library and find a quiet place where you can enjoy reading a chapter of a book or two.

10. Studying - Not sure about a lesson in your class? Studying is a great way to expand your knowledge in that subject.

Homemade Beignets

February 19, 2021

By Jazaiyah W.

What you need…..

• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

• 1 ½ cups warm water

• ½ cup white sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 7 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

Step 1 - In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add your sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well.

Step 2 - Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the shortening, and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

Step 3 - Roll out dough 1/8 inch.

Step 4 - Cut beignets into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.

Step 5 - Now for the most enjoyable moment. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm & enjoy!

VAlentine's Day CupCake Drawing CoMpetition

February 12, 2021

On February 5, the Scribbler staff held a cupcake drawing contest. Many of our talented members submitted cupcake drawings, and as you will see, they each interpreted the drawing in their own way! We voted anonymously, and the winner was Savannah P. Here's her cupcake:

Emily D. was a close second place with her Cupid inspired cupcake:

And all of the other submitted cupcakes were pretty scrumptious, too! The winners earned gift certificates for online shopping - to buy more art supplies, of course!

Will You Be My Valentine?

February 12, 2021

By Emily D.

Valentine Day RiceKrispies Treats

February 12, 2021

By Jazaiyah W.

Now that Valentines Day is almost here what better way to celebrate with your family making Valentine's day inspired RiceKrispie treats.

Ingredients

• Heart shaped cookie cutter

• 6 cups of Kellogg’s rice krispie cereal

• 4 cups of mini marshmallows

• 1 cup of pink chocolate melts

• ½ cup of white chocolate melts

• 3 tbsp of butter

• Large size cooking pan

Instructions

1. Melt you 3 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan

2. Add cups of mini marshmallows slowly in sauce pan, stir till melted

3. Slowly add your 6 cups of Kellogg’s rice krispie cereal and stir

4. Using a spatula evenly press mixture into a saucepan coated in cooking spray and take your heart shaped cookie cutter, cut the rice krispies out and throw any excess away or you can reuse them.

5. Put 1 cup of pink chocolate melts in microwave until completely melted

6. Dip one side of your Rice Krispies in chocolate (warning chocolate may be hot!)

7. Melt ½ cup of white chocolate melts in microwave and just sprinkle them in little lines going across you treat

8. Feeling creative spice it up with some sprinkles (optional)

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

February 12, 2021

By Jessica B.

Ingredients

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

3 ounces white chocolate, chopped

1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well

Directions

1. Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir until smooth. (You can also melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1 minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.)

2. Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. After dipping the strawberries, let the dark chocolate set slightly before drizzling on the white chocolate. You can leave them out 30 minutes at room temperature, or speed the process by popping them into the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.

3. Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

The Hunted Treehouse: Under Control

February 12, 2021

As all the monster’s hair and feathers flooded off of them, they felt relieved. But then they started to get a sneaking suspicion that they were being controlled when Jeffrey started jumping around pecking the ground like a chicken!

The witch laughed and said, “You work for me now!” She had tricked them.

She told them to go into the cellar. They tried to fight back but they could not; they had to do whatever the witch said. The cellar was a dark, cold, and damp room that reminded them of the dungeon on Olympus. Payton knew every language and tried communicating with her friends. They made an escape plan. (They had to draw it for Jeffrey because he could not understand anything as he was still peCking the ground like a chicken.)

They woulddoing the work of the witch, but get peeks of her potion book. Then they could figure out how to get out of her control. Once they figured out their escape plan, they just had to ask Avery to prepare something.

They found the spell and slipped from the witch's control, and escaped at night. They were safely away from the witch, but would need to get back to the tree house. The only problem was that they did not know how to get back, because they could not see due to the witch's spells.

Luckily, the brave warrior, Kalla, showed them the way. They thanked her and gave her 1 million rainbow shillings. Then Kalla left. They ran up the stairs to the tree house to plan their revenge on the witch.

Soon, they showed up back at her house. They kicked her in the face, so she got knocked out, spilled all her potions, and set the house on fire. The only problem was every time they tried to set her house on fire it would not light. She wearily laughed, “I have a spell on it.”

“Roses are red, violets are blue! These flowers are dead! Next comes you!!!!!!!!”, said Avery as she revealed what the rest of the group had prepared for her, and chopped off THE WITCH’S head with an axe! And then, every spell that the witch ever made went away as one strike of lightning crackled down from the sky.

A pink spark came out of the house and hit Payton. Nothing happened; or did it?

Cookie dough dessert wonton

DOuble CHocolate Mug Cake

February 8, 2021

By Emily M.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1 egg at room temperature

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/3 cup self rising flour

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1/4 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips

• Pinch of salt

• Powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and sugars.

2. Whisk egg, milk, vanilla and melted butter until smooth.

3. Stir in chocolate chips.

4. Divide batter evenly into 2 mugs and microwave each separately on high for about 1 minute. If the cake is not set, microwave in intervals of 10 seconds until fully cooked.

5. Once completely cool, dust some powdered sugar on top.

High Note: A Two Sentence Horror Story

January 8, 2021

By Emily D.

TOP 5 UNFUNNY JOKES THAT ARE FUNNY

February 8, 2021

By Jacob R.

1. Why is 6 afraid of 7?

It’s not. Numbers aren’t sentient and are therefore incapable of feeling fear.

2. Want to hear something that’ll make you smile?

Your face muscles.

3. What did Buzz Lightyear say to Woody?

A lot. There were four movies, and a couple short films too.

4. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?

Stolen. Stealing is bad and you should return it.

5. What’s a pirate’s favorite letter of the alphabet?

None. Historians believe that most pirates were most likely illiterate.

WARRIORS: THE LOST ONE

February 8, 2021

By Rachel K.

Prologue

“Are you sure about this, Bluestar?”

“Honestly, Cloudstar, you must trust my judgment. You’re more panicky than Ravenpaw.” The once ThunderClan leader let out a mrrow amusement.

“But she is part ShadowClan. Can we really trust her as the one to save ThunderClan?” The long haired white tom asked anxiously.

“Are you doubting my daughter?” A snippy voice cut in.

A dark-furred she-cat appeared, her green eyes ablaze with fury. She had once been the deputy of ThunderClan. But then she fell in love with one of the ShadowClan warriors. They had a kit together and her mate had been killed by a monster on the Thunderpath and she had died from Greencough. Her kit, however, remained in ThunderClan and was soon to be apprenticed.

“Of course not, Silvershadow, but-” Cloudstar was about to continue when the silver furred female hissed at him.

“They act like overgrown kits...” Rushhawk, one of ShadowClan’s dead warriors, muttered.

XxXxXxXx

Flowerpelt awoke from her dream. Or was she in her dream? Things were still very new to the young medicine cat. She looked around and found herself in a clearing. The training hallow. Looking around again, her eyes fell on a ginger tom with a flame-colored pelt.

“Greetings, Firestar.” Flowerpelt nodded at the once leader of ThunderClan.

Many, many moons had passed since his rule and many cats still told stories of the Great Firestar and how he had saved not only ThunderClan, but the entire forest. While she never knew him herself, Flowerpelt felt a great deal of respect for the tom standing in front of her.

“Hello to you as well, Flowerpelt.” The tom’s green eyes shone with wisdom. “I have something to discuss with you.”

The medicine cat nodded for him to continue.

“StarClan have spent much time in deciding the best cat who fits our newest prophecy. I believe you will know who we are speaking of.”

“A new prophecy?” Flowerpelt tilted her head, confusion blazing in her blue eyes.

“Listen closely, you must tell this to Patchstar as soon as you awaken.” Firestar paused. He continued when the medicine cat finally nodded in understanding. “The prophecy is as follows. She who does not belong will save the lost ones.”

Flowerpelt’s gaze lowered to the ground. The new prophecy was so simple and yet she did not understand. Her eyes flew back up to Firestar, but the tom had vanished.

XxXxXxXx

Flowerpelt opened her eyes and found herself in the medicine cat’s den. Her fur was slightly ruffled as she pulled herself up from her moss bed. She slowly exited the den and crossed the camp to the Highrock. Leaping to the top, she continued on until she was outside the leader’s den.

“Patchstar,” she hissed into the cave, “I must speak with you.”

The leader growled from having his sleep disturbed, but allowed her into his den. She could make out his form, curled up on the bed of moss, his head lifted up and his eyes staring at her.

“What is it, Flowerpelt?” Patchstar asked, gazing at the young medicine cat with worried eyes.

“Firestar has come to me with a new prophecy.” The leader immediately looked more awake as he sat up in his bed. “She who does not belong will save the lost ones.”

Patchstar sighed warily. “I know whom the speak of. Willowkit is being apprenticed tomorrow. She’s a half clan kit and many believe she doesn’t belong here because her father was of ShadowClan and her mother of ThunderClan.”

“That’s a terrible way to treat one of our clan’s kits!” Flowerpelt howled in in fury. “I’ll set those cats straight. How dare they do that to the poor thing? What did she ever do-”

“Enough.” Patchstar commanded calmly, heaving himself to his paws. “Dawn is approaching. I must prepare for the meeting at Sunhigh.”

XxXxXxXx

“Let all those cats old enough to catch their own prey join here beneath the Highrock for a Clan meeting.”

Patchstar’s call echoed through the camp. Cats began to flood out of their dens and they gathered around the Highrock. Right beneath the Highrock sat three young kits. Two of them had pure white fur, one with king fur and the other with short fur. The long-haired she-cat had vibrant green eyes while the short-haired she-cat had pale blue eyes. The third was a dark gray tom with amber eyes.

“Today ThunderClan will gain three new apprentices.” Patchstar purred happily, gazing down at the excited cats below him. “Caramelstream, you have shown yourself to be a warrior of great determination and unwavering loyalty. Do your best to pass these qualities onto Molepaw.”

The dark brown tabby she-cat with green eyes and white paws stepped forward to touch noses with the young tom. Their eyes sparkled with excitement as they walked back to sit amongst the rest of the Clan.

“Snakefoot, you have shown yourself to be a warrior of great spirit and endless patience. Do your best to pass these qualities onto Snowpaw.” Patchstar watched silently as the ThunderClan deputy stepped forward to touch noses with the long-haired she-cat. His light gray fur seemed duller in the sunlight.

Once the two had taken their place next to Caramelstream and Molepaw, Patchstar continued, “Sedgewing, you have shown yourself to be a warrior of honesty and forethought. Do your best to pass these qualities onto Willowpaw.”

Sedgewing’s dark brown eyes sparkled as he touched noses with his first apprentice. He was one of the few who did not mind having the half-clan cat around. As long as she was part ThunderClan, she would always have him as a friend.

“Molepaw! Snowpaw! Willowpaw!” The Clan chanted and cheered their names with joy.

Flowerpelt watched Willowpaw with concern. Closing her eyes, she thought desperately, StarClan, I hope you know what you’re doing.

The Final Countdown

February 8, 2021

By Kalla B.

“Excuse me, sir?” the bellboy asked. I turned around and knelt down to meet with the eyes of a 7 year old boy. “What is it lad?” I asked, my gaze softening. I had been a boy like him once, scrawny and thin. The hotel has changed. Guests are more friendly and forgiving to the staff, it’s welcoming to all, and it’s affordable to stay in.

“I just wanted to ask, why are you so kind to us all?” the boy said, his gaze down casted and almost afraid. I smiled and stood up. “I was once like you. Looking for a way to receive money, trying my hardest to thrive.” I said, adjusting my cuffs on my sleeve. The boy looked amazed, running off to tell the others. I didn’t mind, he’s just a kid. I was like him, but my life changed dramatically in this hotel. I adjusted my eye patch and headed to the lounge.

I lit a cigar and sat down, fat cats laughed and cheered the singer on stage. “You okay, Eugene?” I turned around, Darwin sat down next to me. I smiled, the man who was once my friend and coworker remained the same. 26 and he still was a ladies man. He slumped back, readjusting his hearing aid. “Doing just fine.” I responded, watching the singer pour out words of beauty.

“Y’know, it’s the day that we are known for.” He said. His eyes were saddened, like those of a puppy. I patted him on the back and went to my feet. “I know, it’ll be okay.” I said. Standing up, I walked to the elevator and pushed the button. The doors open and a man says a sentence far too familiar.

“Going up?”

MAKE BELIEVE

February 1, 2021

By Emily D.

The toy horses raced at such a speed

in their land of make believe.

Oh what a sight that they had seen.

There is no goal to achieve.

After a while of watching, they take their leave

out of the land they watch in awe,

out of their land of make believe.

Picked up a paper so they can draw

their beloved land of make believe.

OREO TRUFFLES

February 1, 2021

By Emily M.

Ingredients

• 1 package of oreo cookies

• 8 oz. cream cheese

• 1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract

• 2 c. white chocolate chips (melt at step 4)

• ½ c. semisweet chocolate chips (melt at step 4)

Directions

• Use a food processor to crush the cookies into fine crumbs.

• Add all but 2 tbsp of the crushed cookies to a medium bowl. Add the cream cheese and vanilla. Stir until evenly combined

• Line a baking sheet w/parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop (shown below), form the mix into small balls. Place on a baking sheet and chill until slightly hardened, about 30 min.

• Dip the balls into white chocolate (or the other chocolate to have reverse oreo truffles). Dip them until fully coated and return to a baking sheet. Drizzle w/ semisweet chocolate or the white chocolate (depending on if you did reverse oreo truffles) until chocolate hardens, about 15 min

The Sisters Stuck in the Dark

February 1, 2021

By Rachel K.

Olivia and her two sisters, Roseta and Anna were outside playing in the yard. Two years had passed and they were older now, but fifteen year old Olivia couldn't help remembering what had happened that 2 years ago in the barn. It had all seemed like a dream to her but, she couldn't help think that it had all been really real. Olivia watched as ten year old Anna used a mini shovel and dug a small hole in the ground and threw a dead shrew in it. "Ewww! Why did you put a dead rat in that hole?" exclaimed thirteen year old Roseta.

Anna looked up and smirked, " It's a dead shrew not a rat. Also, I thought it would be nice to bury the poor thing." Anna observed.

"I think that's quite nice of you to do that for the shrew." Olivia replied.

"Thanks, Olive." Anna said, smiling.

"No problem." She answered.

Roseta looked at them in disgust. "You guys are gross and nasty!" She yelled as she ran down by the stream on the side of our home. Olivia and Anna exchanged glances as they ran down behind her. Roseta was standing still staring at the stream.

"Roseta, we're sorry." Anna squeaked, kicking up mud and dirt with her brown boots. Olivia fixed Anna's overalls and glanced at Roseta. Roseta turned to them and they screamed at what they saw. Roseta had blood smeared all over her face and hands as if she had just eaten a real animal with her bare hands. She also had clear white eyes that reminded Olivia of the inside of a clam shell or the outside of a pearl. Anna jumped back and tripped over a rock behind her and tumbled over it cry-screaming. Olivia yanked up Anna by her overalls and they started running toward the farmhouse 6 feet away. When they reached the house Anna sat down on the porch step staring at Roseta. Olivia paled as she looked at Roseta and once again it reminded her of the time 2 years ago when they were locked out of both the house and barn and Anna was sick and they had to sleep in the barn.

Olivia whispered in Anna's ear, warily. " It reminds me of that time 2 years ago with the barn and house."

"Oh . . . y-yes." Anna shivered. " What is wrong with Rosey?!"

Olivia blinked at Anna several times and looked at the ground. " I-i don't know. I think Roseta is being c- controlled." Anna looked up at her with a small height for a 10 year old.

"Oh no!! What if Rosey stays like that forever!" Anna whispers.

"I don't think so." Olivia replied. " I think she will be fine." But Olivia knew she was lying to her little sister. She wasn't even sure if she could even save her sister from whatever was wrong with her. It could be a prank, Olivia thought. Roseta could be tricking them.

"What if Roseta tricked us?" Olivia offered.

Anna glared at Olivia. "Rosey would never trick us like that! How could she make those white eyes and BLOOD!" Anna yelled. Olivia thought about that for a moment. Maybe Anna was right.

"If that was true, and I'm not saying it is, then, what's going on with her?"

"Oh . . . I dunno." Anna mumbled. Olivia turned to Roseta and blinked several times. Roseta was gone!

"Anna . . . Anna! Where is Roseta? We would have seen her go into that barn and house."

Anna looked up in alarm. "WHAT!? Rosey's gone?!" Anna yelled again. A rustling noise happened behind Anna. Roseta was there but she definitely wasn't herself. She had long black claws that replaced her fingernails. She had more blood on her hands and mouth and she had blood red veins with black in them pulsing all over her face and arms. Olivia yanked Anna into her arms and ran into the farmhouse. Olivia slammed and locked the front door tight and ran into the kitchen with Anna following her. She grabbed the sharpest knife in the house and tucked it in the back of her dark brown boots. Anna looked at her with widened eyes. " what's the knife for?" Anna replied.

" Anna. Grab a knife. Get one like this." Olivia gestured to the one in her boot.

Anna listened and grabbed a sharp little knife in one of the drawers that looked like a machete. A banging from the front door startled Anna and Olivia. Olivia suddenly wished that Mother and Father didn't leave for the festival today. Olivia grabbed the knife out of her boot and held it out as the door, swung open revealing Roseta behind it.

Anna screamed and dove under the table and hugged her knees holding the small knife.

"LEAVE NOW! I DON"T WANT TO HURT YOU!. YOU ARE MY SISTER. GO NOW!" Olivia yelled.

"I don't think she cares. I think she wants to kill us." Anna whispered from under the table.

"That's absurd. She doesn't want to kill us . . . does she?" She whispered back.

"Dunno..." Anna whispered, softly.

Olivia held out her knife defensively toward Roseta.

"STAY BACK!" Olivia called out to the darkness. The night was coming and settling over the house. Roseta let out an un-human growl like a monster and lunged, raking her 3 huge claws down Olivia's arm that was holding the knife. Olivia let out a scream and dropped the knife letting it slide under the dining room table where Anna sat. Olivia clutched her arm and whimpered. 3 long lines curved down her arm and stopped, blood seeped in all of them. Anna pulled on Olivia’s foot and called out from under the table. " Olive. Come here. There is a roll of bandages on the other side of this table." Olivia nodded and sobbed and whimpered as she made her way under the table to sit down next to Anna. Anna set her knife down and grabbed a roll of bandages from the drawer on the one side of the table and carefully started wrapping them around Olivia's arm.

"You'll be ok, sissy." Anna whispered, softly.

"Are you s-sure?" Olivia whimpered. "It h-hurts. W-hy would R-roseta d-do that?"

Anna finished rapping the bandage around her arm. "I think Rosey is being controlled. I think you were right." "I wish I wasn't." Olivia murmured. "Me too." Anna replied.

Then Olivia suddenly felt tired. Olivia put her head in Anna's lap and drifted off to sleep, softly whimpering. After, what felt like hours, Olivia awoke covered in sweat. Olivia was extremely surprised to find her and Anna on the floor covered in blankets. Olivia uncovered the cover from her arm revealing a tan bandage wrapped around her arm. Olivia touched it with her finger and winced. Olivia thought about the day before when Roseta turned into a beast and tried killing Anna and her. "Anna . . . Anna wake up." Olivia said, shaking her little sister's shoulder. Anna yawned and sat up. Anna had dried blood all over her hands from helping me and dried tears down her face. "what?" Anna whispered. "where's Roseta?" Olivia rubbed her bandaged arm softly. "That's it. Did Roseta really become a monster?" Olivia replied. "Yes. Olive. Are you ok?" Olivia nodded and answered, "Yes I am. How did we get covered in blankets on the floor?"

"Mother and father came home last night. I remember Mom carrying me and dad carrying you. And I fell asleep and didn't remember anything else." Anna murmured.

"Alright." Olivia countered. "Where is Roseta? Remember? She clawed me and then I went under the table with you and fell asleep."

" OH NO!" Anna screamed. Roseta was standing by the door starting from the hallway. "This isn't a dream. This isn't a dream." Olivia whispered to herself. Then she came into the room. She was Roseta. She had her fingernails back and beautiful dull brown eyes and no blood on herself.

Olivia widened her blue eyes and fixed her messy brown hair into a ponytail. Anna looked at Roseta like that too. "Wh-who are you?"

"It's me, Rosey!" Roseta sang in a musical voice. "Why?"

Anna looked at her and winced, "You don't r-remember anything . . . from y-yesterday?"

Roseta looked at us with questioning looks, "No. Why . . .''

Olivia rushed in before Anna could say a thing. "Nevermind, Rosey. We're just joking."

HALLOWEEN FAIL

February 1, 2021

By Aya A.

Horseback riding : An Activity Review

February 1, 2021

By Quinn B.

Horseback riding is a sport. Horseback riding was originally founded in central Asia. There are different types of Horseback riding. There is Western and English. There is also pleasure riding.

I do English riding. I also take lessons. Horseback riding requires strength, stability, stamina, and knowledge, which you will build up during the periods of time that you ride. I got into riding because my family used to ride. Some of the tack that you would use are a saddle, bridle, girth, and stirrups.

I really recommend Horseback riding to anyone who might be interested.

HOW TO MAKE CAKE POPS

February 1, 2021

By Sa'Vannah S.

Ingredients

-1 baked, cooled, unfrosted cake

-½ cup frosting (store bought, do not buy whipped variety)

-24 oz candy melt, candy coating or almond bark

-24 lollipop sticks

-Sprinkles or choice of toppings

INSTRUCTIONS

1-Crumble cake into a large bowl and combine cake crumbs with frosting. While you can use a spoon, it is often easier to roll up your sleeves and use your hands to work the mixture together.

2-Form mixture into cake balls, approximately 1” in diameter. Place cake balls onto a baking sheet and place in refrigerator for two hours, or freezer for 20 minutes.

3-Working one cake pop at a time, dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the melted candy melts, and then into the cake ball. Make sure the stick is secure in the cake ball. Place cake pop back on baking sheet to set up and repeat process with remaining ingredients.

4- Working one cake pop at a time, dip cake pops into melted candy melts. If needed use a spoon to help spoon the cake melts over the cake pop. Tap stick very **gently** on side of bowl to help remove excess candy melt mixture. Immediately add a light coating of sprinkles.

5- Place cake pop stick into craft block or cake pop stand and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes to set up. Repeat process with remaining cake pops.

Ta-da, that's your Cakepop! I hope you enjoyed making them!!

THE RHYME

By Jessica B.

February 1, 2021

Top Ten Best Chocolate Candy

February 1, 2021

By Jazaiyah W.

Chocolate is America's favorite treat. I mean how can you go wrong with some good old chocolate? Here are my top ten best chocolate candy ever!

1. Ferrero Rocher. Hands down these are the best chocolates created!

2. Peanut Chews. This chocolate goes way back as my parents would say.

3. Mr. Goodbar. These are the best!

4. Snickers. You know what they say, “You're not you when you're hungry”.

5. M & M’s peanuts. We can all agree that M & M’s had the best advertising commercials.

6. Hershey's Almond. These will forever be a classic!

7. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. How can you go wrong with a Reese's peanut butter cup?

8. Kit Kat. Come on “Have a break have a Kit Kat”

9. Twix. Are you a Left or Right Twix?

10. Crunch bar. Do you guys like the candy bar or the ice cream better?

MeLissa Mayhem

February 1, 2021

By Emily D. and The Scribbler Staff

TOP FIVE DISNEY JOKES

February 1, 2021

By Jacob R.

Q. What did Captain Hook’s sidekick say to Adele?

A. Hello, it’s Smee!

Q. What does Daisy Duck say when she buys lipstick?

A. Put it on my bill!

Q. What do you call a droid that likes taking the scenic route?

A. R2-Detour!

Q. Who is Thor’s favorite rapper?

A. MC Hammer!

Q. Is BB hungry?

A. No, BB-8!