6th class creative writing
The entries are below.
3rd place. Matty Durcan.
Dear miss Winnie
My name is shadow and I am writing to apply for the position of Cat companion, in your enchanted household. I may only have 9 lives but I promise to dedicate every one of them to your service.
First I must say I am no ordinary cat I can silently walk across creaky floorboards, sense trouble before it strikes, and most importantly look magnificent sitting beside a bubbly cauldron. My glossy black fur gleam’s beautifully against candle light, and my golden eyes can spot a sneaky ingredient rolling under the table from across the room .
I am well versed in witchy routines, I can wake u before sunrise with a polite paw to the nose, test your broom balance from issues and keep the mice away from your potion ingredients {unless of course you need one for a spell}. I am well also skilled in dramatic entrances, perfect for when visitors arrive. A well timed tail flick and mysterious stare always leaves an impression.
In return, I only ask for a soft cushion by the fire, and minimum wage of course. I believe my experience in night time prowling and potio supervision makes me the Purrrrr-fect candidate for this role.
2nd place. Kate McHugh.
Sup Winnie,
I heard you were in need of a cat,well you are in luck because that has appeal,and I am sure you will feel that I am more than capable,you see …
My hiss you could not miss,you want vigor and spite? I am the figure of evil.I can fly on a broomstick like a bird in the sky,I don’t even have to try and look like I own it,and of course it does fit with my posture.
And for my eyes,they’re two lights in the nights when we are on evil midnight heists. I am already ready and steady in case we have a fight.Also I have fought Mufasa, Simba and who do you think gave Scar his name? I am impossible to tame and that is why I am top of the feline chain. You want a cunning smile? Mine is the definition of sly. My victims aw’s soon change to AH’S because I do not have a flaw.
Of course my bile can go a mile and send humans running toward the River Nile.
About my success, I have worked for no less than Voldemort himself and everyone knows he’s on the top shelf. I am even better than Santa’s favourite elf. As you may have noticed I haven’t introduced myself, because I assume you know me as there isn’t anyone as brilliant as me!
Now being the best does not come cheap so I will be needing at least a grand a week, along with milk and being fed. As long as that is clear there is nothing more to be said.
I’ll give you a week to seek me, otherwise I will be busy. So sissy, hurry up and make your decision because I have a vision of us; magic in paw, breaking the law.
Salem.
HIRED! 1st Place. Ella Durcan.
Dear Witch Winnie
I am Grim Whiskers
You’ve been calling. I’ve heard the whispers. Through smoke,through shadow,through the bones in the wind. You’re looking for a black cat, something dark, something frightening….that’s me!
My fur is darker than a coffin nail my eyes glow like lanterns in the fog!
I don’t growl I purr. I growl low, like thunder rolling through a haunted forest. I’ve walked across graves that haven’t been dug yet. I’ve stared into glass till it cracks. I don’t knock this off shelves I curse them until they tumble.
I don’t come when called I’ll come when summoned
If you’re looking for a cute little kitty to sit on your broom stick.. look somewhere else. But if you want a cat who will stalk the night, frighten the brave,and raise chills with a single hiss, then light your black flame candle .. and I will find you
I smelled your spell before you even cast it . The smoke curled through the air like a crooked finger , crawling the veil between worlds. You called for something dark.. and dangerous. Be carful with what you wish for.
I’ve watched you for nights now, from the window, from the shadows, from the end of your bed when you’re half asleep. You twitch a lot when you dream. Sometimes I whisper your name to see if you wake up,you never do.
