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“The Final Act,” by Grayson S., age 16

 Grayson took a Loft youth class last week with called “Writing the Dark” with teaching artist Jeanne Bain.

 Parents: this story was written in a Loft teen class. Content may not be appropriate for young readers. Please use your judgment.

The final act is about to begin. The spotlights focus center stage. There sits a coffin and saw adjacent to it. Standing beside the saw is Heinrich Hofmeister. A master magician, he stands about five feet, ten inches with an unnerving smile, facilitated by his mustache that is split down the center and divided into equal halves. His fiery gaze is cast across the audience, not a single person unseen. His hair is pitch black and nicely combed over his left temple. His teeth shine to perfection in the spotlight. Continue reading