St. Robert CHS Student News
Mahraeel Tadros (11) CREATIVE WRITER
My roommate chose the moment the bird left to awaken.
“Did you hear that train whistle? I just had the weirdest dr-” she suddenly sat up as if startled by my appearance. “Sam. Are you alright? You look like you’ve been terrified half to death by an open window. What happened?” Concern filled her voice.
Mahraeel Tadros (11) CREATIVE WRITER
BEWARE THE BIRD.
I jolted awake in bed. My heart racing off-beat. A quick glance at Megan’s bed told me all I needed to know. It must have only been a rotten dream, I told myself.
Mahraeel Tadros (11) | CREATIVE WRITING
I stared at the strange little bird. For the first time, I noticed the faint gray smoke floating from its tail, the peculiar shine of its eyes, and the soft whir of turning gears. A minute passed before I recovered.