The Inkwell is Sora’s high school literary magazine, serving to spotlight student writing and visual art. A student committee oversees all aspects of the Inkwell’s publication, from selecting seasonal themes for upcoming magazines, to writing their own works for inclusion and editing submissions, to designing the magazine’s layout and promoting new issues.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Skylynn wrote a science fiction short story following a person struggling with a malfunctioning teleportation device. The machine unpredictably transports them to different locations, each time, leaving them feeling more frustrated and helpless.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Marley originated a myth of Opalaset, the daughter of Khonsu, the god of the moon, and Sage, a brilliant astronomer. It tracks her life from orphanage to young adolescence, away from the dangers of her divine heritage, only for fate to intervene.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Charli developed an original work of fiction where a contemplative soul reflects on the cosmic and timeless beauty of the night sky, feeling both a deep connection to the universe and a disconnection from humanity, longing for freedom beyond the confines of reality.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Dirk submitted an original artwork titled Spirit of Motion, The Great Gatsby. In art-deco style, Dirk's work strives to convey poetry in motion and the beautiful relationship between man and machine in motorsports, particularly at Le Mans and in endurance racing.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Ricardo developed a piece of fantasy writing following Kalus, a determined young man seeking to become a powerful monster slayer and avenge his sister. He navigates the trials of a prestigious university while uncovering dark secrets and facing dangerous foes in a world plagued by monsters.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Arabella developed a work of historical fiction and sci-fiction, in three chapters. A girl from 2025, listening to "Cigarettes Out the Window" by TV Girl, finds herself mysteriously transported to the 1940s, where she falls in love with Rudolph in Cinque Terre, Italy.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Darah submitted an original artwork from her recent expedition on The Crusades.The artwork depicts the Battle of Antioch, where Crusaders, inspired by the discovery of the Holy Lance, charge against a larger Turkish force led by Kur Bugha, with a focus on conveying the energy of battle, bias in representation, and an attempt to capture historical accuracy and motion, while incorporating angels and symbolic imagery.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Ari submitted this original myth. Combining traditional mythology and fairytale patterns and techniques, Ari's myth expresses the importance of curiosity and wisdom as well as the great hardship and heavy responsibility of holding power.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, this Sora student submitted an original free verse poem. The Inkwell committee offer you this excerpt.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, this Sora student developed a powerful and haunting narrative work focused on the interplay of the stories she reads and the reality she endures. A daughter, trapped in a distorted relationship with her mentally unstable mother, struggles to understand love and identity amidst cycles of violence and confusion, ultimately seeking to feel something—anything—through acts of extreme devotion. *TW: violence, gore, mental & physical abuse*
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Leah developed a realistic fiction short story about the trials and tribulations of a young high schooler named Amanda.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Stephanny submitted an original short story. With elements of creative nonfiction, interview, and realistic fiction, Stephanny writes on the emotional and physical journey of an immigrant fleeing Venezuela in search of a better life in the U.S., while reflecting on the pain, resilience, and sacrifices of leaving one's homeland.
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Ma'ayan submitted an original poem, an homage to her middle school days. Ma'ayan is working on a collection of horror short stories and poems...stay tuned!
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Grace decided to develop a second chapter to her fiction short story, The Tinkerer. In this piece, the story continues with a fantastical and magical angle. *original artwork by Jake Zatzkin
For the spring issue of The Inkwell, Nuala chose to create a historical fiction short story based on an infrastructural project in southeast Alaska in the early twentieth century.
For this issue of the Inkwell, Raven chose to highlight Black History Month by developing a short story focused on American Sign Language represented through an enslaved Black historical fiction narrative.
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Skylynn developed an original poem inspired by this theme.
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Milan developed a series of original poems inspired by this theme.
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Sophia developed a series of original poems inspired by this theme. *original photo by Sophia Porembski
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark as well as good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Arabella developed a series of original short stories inspired by this theme. *original artwork by Arabella Francois
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Skylynn developed an original poem inspired by this theme.
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Grace developed an original short story inspired by history and witchcraft. *original artwork by Jake Zatzkin
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Nuala developed a series of original poems inspired by this theme and relationships. *original photo by Nuala Rego
For this most recent publication of The Inkwell, our theme is light & dark and good over evil. In The Inkwell's first ever expedition, Nuala developed a series of original poems inspired by this theme and relationships. *original photo by Nuala Rego
Paloma submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The fall theme was Nostalgia.
Avery submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The theme of the fall edition was Nostalgia.
Royal submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The theme of the fall edition was Nostalgia.
Emery submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The fall edition was themed "Nostalgia."
HattieRose submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The Spring edition was themed "New Beginnings."
Skye submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The Spring edition was themed "New Beginnings."
Avery submitted this project to The Inkwell, Sora's High School Literary Magazine. The Spring edition was themed "New Beginnings."
This magazine spread was created for the "Found Family" edition of The Inkwell, Sora's high school literary magazine.
From the "Found Family" edition of The Inkwell, Sora's high school literary magazine.
This short story for The Inkwell's March 2024 "Found Family" edition is inspired by Sora's Table Top Role Playing Game club Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.
From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.