Nothing makes me want to write more than one of Susanna Hill's Contests. (Well, that and the reward I've promised myself of a chocolate covered cherry for completion!)
The Contest: since writing for children is all about “big emotion for little people” (I forget who said that, but someone did so I put it in quotes!) and Valentines Day is all about emotion, write a Valentines story appropriate for children (children here defined as ages 12 and under) maximum 214 words in which someone is confused! Your story can be poetry or prose, sweet, funny, surprising or anything in between, but it will only count for the contest if it includes someone confused (can be the main character but doesn’t have to be) and is 214 words. Post your story by Tuesday February 14th by 11:59 PM EDT.
Take a Selfie, Valentine!
By Lauri Meyers
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Livy,” Sam said clutching a paper
heart behind his back. “I was wondering if you would…”
“Take a selfie?” Livy grabbed him and smiled. Sam opened his
mouth to explain. Click.
“I meant,” Sam said, “Since we’re such good friends…”
“Don’t be so shy! Of course we can take another selfie!”
Livy held out her phone. Sam grimaced. Click.
Sam puffed out his cheeks and searched for the right words. “Someone
probably already asked you…”
“…To take a selfie?” Livy said. “Nope, you’re the first. Say
cheese!” Sam’s cheeks blushed as their heads touched. Click.
“Actually, I wanted,” Sam said, “To say you really make me…”
“Smile!” Livy yelled. “You smiled in this one. Happy
Valentine’s Day! Gotta run.”
“Uh, bye,” Sam said. He scratched his head. “I thought Livy liked
me. Guess we are just selfie friends.” He put down the card, noticing new sweaty
fingerprints, and whacked himself in the forehead.
“I’m glad you’re still here, Sam!” Livy’s happy voice surprised
him. “What’s that?”
“Um, it’s um,” Sam said. “It’s a valentine for you.”
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“I love it!” Livy said. “This is for you.”
The frame sparkled with glitter hearts and their selfie in
the middle.
“You’re finally smiling!” Livy said.
Sam said, “Can we take a selfie?”
