2018 Susanna Hill's Valentiny Writing Contest

Susanna is at it again sponsoring yet another contest to help writers improve their writing and possibly win some very cool prizes. The rules are pretty simple, write a 214 word or less story related to Valentine's Day where someone in the story is hopeful about something. It can be a good or bad thing that one of the characters wishes for. Please see my entry below and wish me good luck.

Thanks, Ken





                                                                                                            Word Count: 213        

A Valentine’s Day Surprise

                                   

"Why did my first day at my new school have to be on Valentine's Day?" asked Rachel.

"Don't worry, "said Michelle."Our teacher, Miss Hart, is super nice. You’re the 23rd student in our class. We have a special Valentine's Day party planned for the end of the day with pink cupcakes and decorations too.”

Rachel's hands were sweaty. She thought ...I hope something nice happens to me today.
   
Math and Reading were hard. At recess, Rachel fell and skinned her knee.

When the party started, everyone was handing valentines to each other. Rachel's stomach felt funny. "I think I may need to go to the nurse again, Miss Hart.”

"Oh," said Michelle. "Here's your Valentine's Day box, Rachel."

Rachel's eyebrows raised. "What's in here?"

"It's a surprise. Take a look," said Michelle.

Inside the box, Rachel found 23 valentines welcoming her. But there were only 22 students in the class, not including her.

"Are you okay, Rachel?” asked Miss Hart. “We didn’t want you to feel left out so the class made you a special Valentine’s Day box.”

“Yes, I’m feeling much better, but I think there’s a mistake. I got 23 valentines, one more than everyone else.”

“That’s because I gave you one too," said Miss Hart. “Welcome and Happy Valentine’s Day.”