In the kingdom of Volta, every child was born with visible marks of their magic. Glowing vines along the skin, shimmering wings, sparks that danced at their fingertips. These marks were called Gifts, and they were the pride of the realm. Everyone had one except for one girl. Talia had no glow. No wings. No sparks. Nothing. While others learned fire-casting or air-weaving, she swept … Continue reading The Girl Who Carried the Moonlight
He feels something shift in the past few weeks. Not really any one thing in particular, but some culmination of things that all fell away at the gentle nudge of an autumn breeze through hus window. And as it always does, the dawn sunrise eases his eyes ajar to a calm, quiet morning. The smell of clean linens fades to an earthen smell that floats … Continue reading Days Unending
Twelve minutes till midnight, the world holds its breath a hush between heartbeats, a pause before death. Streetlights stand trembling, the moon leans in close, as though time has loosened its hand from the rope. Shadows grow softer, stars sharpen their sight, and even the restless feel gentle tonight. Twelve minutes till midnight, a promise, a thread that moments near ending still shimmers ahead. For … Continue reading 12 Minutes till Midnight
The first thing the creature felt was rain, lightly drizzling on its face. It stayed still for a while, enjoying the feeling of the warm water covering its stoney skin. Curious as to what they were feeling, their eyes flickered open, not without considerable effort. Their surroundings were grassy, quiet, and lonely. A field of sorts, they could faintly make out a black gate far away from where they were. The only thing that stood out … Continue reading Granite Angel
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Intro: “Twelve Minutes to Midnight” The phrase “Twelve Minutes to Midnight” will call different images to mind for different people. Twelve minutes until a birthday? Twelve minutes until a brand new day? Twelve minutes until the bombs drop and nuclear fallout consumes our entire world, leaving us in an eternal nuclear winter with no hope of continuing the human species? The phrase “Twelve Minutes to … Continue reading Echo 2026: “Twelve Minutes to Midnight”
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As the school year draws to a close, our senior staff members and a few guest writers were asked to reflect on any experience they had this year. This is what they said, unmpromted. My name is Carson Mayeske. I am one of two editors-in-chief of the Echo Literary Magazine for the 25-26 year at North Springs High School. In a week’s time, I will … Continue reading Echo Presents: Senior Staff Reflections
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Here is a sneak peek of some student work for the 2026 Echo, “Twelve Minutes to Midnight.” We can’t wait for you to see the final results! “Twelve Minutes to Midnight” The phrase “Twelve Minutes to Midnight” will call different images to mind for different people. Twelve minutes until a birthday? Twelve minutes until a brand new day? Twelve minutes until the bombs drop and … Continue reading Echo Presents: Sneak Peek at Echo 2026
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From the Georgia Scholastic Press Association’s website: Adam Throne, adviser of the Oracle news website and the Echo literary magazine at North Springs High School, has been selected as GSPA’s 2026 Adviser of the Year. The award recognizes a journalism teacher who goes beyond the “call of duty” in supporting their staff. For more than two decades, Throne has been a cornerstone of student voice, … Continue reading North Springs High School’s Adam Throne named GSPA’s 2026 Adviser of the Year
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The Echo Literary Magazine seeks submissions of student photos, art, and more! Email ThroneA@fultonschoosl.org for more info! Continue reading Submit to Echo Literary Magazine!
