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Friday, January 27, 2012

Teenz Ink: 2012 WINNERS

The winners of the Teenz Ink short story contest were announced!

Click on the banner to read the winning entries of our annual Teenz Ink short story contest. We had over 275 stories submitted by teens this year. Thanks to everyone who participated, and a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our winners!

High School

First Place: Crossroads: A Tale of Changing Seasons by Jackie

Second Place: The Long-Tailed Mountain Lady by Wei Wei

Middle School

First Place: Betrayal of Artemis by Pauline

Second Place: The Memory By: Rikianne