The Howler Issue 2 | Page 60

The Monster Inside Me By: Trevor Scott A project from Mr. Gildea’s Freshman Mythology Class Students were tasked to find a challenge they have faced in their everyday lives and write a narrative taking that challenge and turning it into a Hero’s Journey where the main character faces their fears and concurs the monsters within. “This must be a mistake,” my father said to an elegantly dressed man at our door, holding an nicely written scroll, “My son has never been trained as a man of the sword, he has lived with us his whole life.” “The king’s orders were clear, and you are to be brought to him and trained by the best swordsman in all of the empire. You will leave tomorrow morning, shall you accept.” said the man. Trevor was surprised that a mere 14 year old boy would be requested by the king as a close swordsman. His mind wandering, he glanced outside and saw a large black horse, decorated with a large colorful saddle. It was the largest and most beautiful beast he had ever seen. For the Full story click here