Ashfield Boys High School

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Creative Writing Year 9

Louis Emerson-Elliot has been awarded a certificate for Excellence in Writing in the 2022 ‘Unleashed’ Schools Writing Competition with his short story ‘Home Time.’ Certificates were awarded to stories that the judges found enjoyable, distinctive, thought provoking, and full of promise. The competition received around 4000 entries, with Louis placing in the Top 8%! His story will be published in the designated ‘Excellence in Writing’ section of the ‘Unleashed’ 2022 anthology, along with poems and short stories from other entrants. Congratulations Louis!

Ruby's bare feet crunched onto the brown leaves and the graceful sun beat down on her pale skin. Even in her dire circumstances she couldn't help but smile as she scampered through the winding forest. – Excerpt from ‘Home Time.’