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Best Story in Mar, 2021 ; When everyone is young, they yield a certain fear that holds them back from doing things that others can do. Whether it’s acrophobia, aerophobia, claustrophobia, or any other kinds of possible phobias children could have, all of them have been faced with different levels of bravery and varying conclusions, both good and bad. All of us, as children, have faced challenges that involve fears that stirred from traumatic experiences, and I will share a personal experience I’ve encountered in the past that has awakened a fear that still lives inside me to this day.  The crisp autumn air had recently fallen upon the city, and a spell had bewitched the trees orange and yellow. A sound of crunching leaves could be heard about every corner of the little world that I lived in, and my mind swirled around the thoughts of activities and friends and everything a young child could ever think of during the fall season. I walked along yellowing fields of grass, enchanted by...

Best Story in Feb, 2021 ; The Island - By L. Q. Five dollars, they had said. Only five, for this magnificent patch of land in the middle of the ocean. We climbed ashore and gazed at the pearly white sand and the glittering shells that were scattered along the coast. The palm trees swayed back and forth, following the wind’s will as their ripe coconuts swung through the air. Mya, the last to get off the boat, hurried forward in amazement.  “Look over there!” she laughed, running towards some rocks. “It’s a cave!” Sure enough, in between 2 rocks stood a huge opening that led to a cave. Mya started lowering herself in, not minding the sharp rocks and edges. “I wouldn’t do that!” Dad warned, unpacking his bag and setting up his tent. “There could be all sorts of dangers lurking inside. You don’t want to get hurt before we even start camping.” “That’s right,” informed Mya’s older brother Jason who was setting down his many National Geographic books. “I once read a book about these...

  Bright Youth Journey is hosting the Story Writing Competition. Every month we will pick the best story and share with you. It’s free, it’s fun, and the winner gets published on our BYJ website. Please submit your essay to the contact below!