Would You Rather by Matt Zurbo   Hey! Let’s play: Would You Rather. Okay, you first… (Boy and girl, walking down dirt road.) Would you rather… spend the rest of your life too cold, or only eating white bread? Haha. (Boy playing on tree swing. Girls laughing.) Okay. Would you rather… Spend the rest of … Continue reading Day 246: Would You Rather

Early Elena by Matt Zurbo   Elena always got up earlier than most. (Girl yawning in bed, still dark outside. Moon still up, but low.) She liked the silence, the stillness. (Girl, still in PJs and dressing gown, in dark, still kitchen.) And there were always things to do. (Girl chasing small elves.) First, was … Continue reading Day 245: Early Elena

The Dragon Monster Car by Matt Zurbo   Sometimes Halley fond life frustrating. “I want to stand out from the crowd,” she said to Dad. (Girl in middle of main street. Nobody paying her any attention. Girl is with Dad, who is dressed in white coat, like a scientist.) One day she was playing in … Continue reading Day 244: The Dragon Monster Car

The Sandman by Matt Zurbo   I've had a big day, lots of fun, but don’t want it to ever stop. Oh, no, no, no, somebody help! my eyelids are starting to drop! Me, I blame the Sandman, the no good, dirty ol’ thief, Casting all sorts of spells, to make me go to sleep! … Continue reading Day 243: The Sandman