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Untitled by Lily McKinney.

First place winner of the winter writing contest

Lily McKinney
January 9, 2024

Avery’s fingers raced across the keyboard. Click! Clack! Click! The sounds of the video game she was playing filled her ears as she guided her digital jet through the brightly colored loops on the screen....

Spooky story writing contest 2nd place winner

The Lancer Spirit held a scary story contest throughout the month of October. Below is the second place winner.
Parker Tessier
November 9, 2023

Parker Tessier "Untitled" I woke up the day after I died. I’m Casey Wallace. Never heard of me? That’s because I died in a small town where nothing bad ever happens! Especially to me. I’m the...

Spooky story writing contest 3rd place winner

The Lancer Spirit held a scary story contest throughout the month of October. Below is the third place winner.
Owen Dembkoski
November 9, 2023

Owen Dembkoski "The Town of Watergorge, Massachusetts" My name is Simon Gallagen, I am a newspaper reporter editor in Londonderry, New Hampshire. I try my best to keep to myself and not trouble others,...

First place winner is Blackout, by Drew Hoffman.

Spooky story writing contest 1st place

The Lancer Spirit held a scary story contest throughout the month of October. Below is the first place winner.
Drew Hoffman
November 7, 2023

Drew Hoffman "Black Out" The gravestones stood silently, dimly lit by the streetlights, row upon row, people who were once loved but are now out of mind. I began to think about how my parents would...

Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!

Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief
October 4, 2022

With the Halloween season upon us comes the opportunity to share your creativity: spooky story edition. You will choose between one of the prompts provided, or create your own. Submit your stories at this...

Magnus must take the opportunity to escape his confinement while he still has the chance.

Skyscraper: Part 2

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor
February 2, 2022

[This is Part 2 of "Skyscraper", make sure to read Part 1 first!] Fearing that I’ll face adversaries the moment the elevator doors reopen, I move myself to the side of the cabin. The numbers on...

Magnus must take the opportunity to escape his confinement while he still has the chance.

Skyscraper: Part 1

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor
January 12, 2022

I look down the dark hallway from my bench. The walls and ceiling are a glossy pitch black and the floor tiles are polished chrome. A long purple light runs all the way down the hall along the floor,...

Congratulations to the winner and thank you to everyone who submitted!

Winter Creative Writing Contest 1st place submission: “How to End a Family Dinner”

Phoebe Bartlett
December 17, 2021

“The Holiday Vandal struck again last night! Freddy told me in gym class he could see it from his window!” Ethan spat out half his food as he spoke, excitedly raving to my father, who sat next to him...

2021 LSO Spooky Writing Contest - 2nd place submission

Spooky Writing Contest 2nd place submission: “Oddtumn”

Matthew Villineau
October 31, 2021

A cool wind breezed through the forest, rustling the grass and what few leaves remained on the trees. Despite the lack of human intervention, the trees were neatly lined up in parallel rows as if it were...

The Good Samaritan by Danny Garrity is this years winner of the Spooky Writing Contest. Congratulations!

Spooky Writing Contest 1st place submission: “The Good Samaritan”

Congratulations to the winner of the 2021 Spooky Writing Contest! Thank you to everyone who submitted, there were a lot of great stories!
Danny Garrity
October 28, 2021

The snow falls hard on the dark, barren highway. Dense groups of dead trees surround the country road. After a 14 hour shift at the hospital, Katherine makes her way home. The young nurse’s body...

Brothers Nightmares

Brother’s Nightmares

Kat Hallee, Executive Features Editor
October 31, 2020

“EZRA!” Diane screamed down from the top of the cliff in utter horror. She heard no response back from her husband and started to panic. What if he’s stuck? How is he going to get back up? No way...

Girl Scout Cookie season means a battle, we have good intentions, but always get defeated. The Samoas, Thin Mints, and Tagalongs are just better equipped for the fight with your stomach.

Nobody can resist a Girl Scout Cookie craving

Kate Ehl, Social Media Coordinator
March 31, 2020

They are everywhere. In front of grocery stores, in the mall, in your school, and in extreme situations, on your front door step.  I hear three knocks at my door. Each knock sends chills down my...

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