Echoes of the Future

<p>From adventurous tales of self-reliance and desperate escapes to deep connections with family friends and companions the stories in this anthology display the talents of Lane County's young writers and offer a rare glimpse into the depths of their hearts.</p><p></p><p>Fiction Fantastic-a project of Wordcrafters' Writers in the Schools youth programming-is one of the few opportunities for students in Lane County Oregon to showcase their writing learn their craft and engage with other writers.</p><p></p><p>This anthology is made possible through the support of grants and the generosity of donors like you. Please consider making a donation at wordcrafters.org/donate.</p><p></p><p>A heart-felt thank you to the generous supporters of Fiction Fantastic</p><ul><li>Elizabeth George Foundation</li><li>Euphoria Chocolate</li><li>James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation</li><li>Luminare Press</li><li>Marie Lanfrom</li><li>MillsDavis Foundation</li><li>Oregon Arts Commission</li><li>Smith Family Books</li></ul><p></p><p>Learn more about the creative writing classes and events at Wordcrafters in Eugene at wordcrafters.org</p><p></p><p><strong>2025 Fiction Fantastic Finalists</strong></p><p><strong>K-2 Spotlight</strong></p><p>The Secret and Magical Garden by Hazel Rallen Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School</p><p></p><p><strong>Elementary school</strong></p><p>Roses by Ivy Olszewski Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School</p><p>The Warm Arctic by Helen Nunes Fairfield Elementary School</p><p>Land of Fire - The Beginning by Hunter Penrod Creslane Elementary School</p><p>The Right Turn by Paige Stutzman Oaklea Middle School</p><p></p><p><strong>Middle school </strong></p><p>Triple Dog Dare by Violet Dunlop Kennedy Middle School</p><p>The Blood Fog by Summer Rose Bridge Charter Academy</p><p>Wishing For Purple by Juniper Vold Cascade Middle School</p><p>Strange Boy by Adrienne White Cal Young Middle School</p><p></p><p><strong>High school </strong></p><p>Sir Gwendolyn the Anxious by Brianna Bird Springfield High School</p><p>Duty of a Killer by Michelle Diaz Homeschool/Independent Study</p><p>Ragile Thissideup: A Christmas Tale by Kathryn Dieterle South Eugene High School</p><p>Superscript by Ishika Chakraborty South Eugene High School</p><p>Birdsong by Emmett Coughlan South Eugene High School</p><p></p><p></p>