Sora Journal

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.

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Skylynn B. - One Minute

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.

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Marley T. - Moonlit Destiny: Opalaset’s Journey

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.

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Charli C. - Before Dawn

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.

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Dirk D. - Spirit of Motion

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.

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Ricardo C. - The Last King

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.

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Arabella F. - Cigarettes Out The Window

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.

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Darah M. - The Battle of Angels and Speed

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.

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Anonymous *. - Akane

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*

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Leah L. - Amanda's Story

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.

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Stephanny M. - Torn Between Two Worlds

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.

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Ma'ayan H. - The Fog

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!

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Raven M. - A Story of Silent Rebellion

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.

A bright light shining through a slightly open door, casting beams into a dark room.

Skylynn B. - In This World

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.

A hand lighting a candle with a match in a dark setting, creating a warm glow.

Milan B. - A Balance Within

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.

A black and white photo of a Disney Citizen watch featuring a Mickey Mouse design, displayed on a branded stand.

Sophia P. - Embracing Your Inner Child

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

A fantasy-style digital illustration of two female characters in red dresses, one taller with dark flowing hair and the other younger, conjuring a glowing blue magical energy.

Arabella F. - Sloane Dolores

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

A stunning view of Earth from space, showing a division between night and day with city lights illuminating the dark side.

Skylynn B. - I Crave

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.

Nuala R. - In Every Light, In Every Shadow

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

Nuala R. - Happy

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

Ari T. - Star

From The Inkwell, Sora High School's student literary magazine.