The winning story for writers in Years 7, 8 and 9 in the ISEB and IAPS 2025 Time
to Write competition, Mooncussers, is a dark and mysterious tale about a reluctant young saboteur who regretfully carries out her mooncusser duties - luring ships to their end on the rocks of Cuckoo Moon’s Bay. Although this deadly purpose serves the greater good of the village, Maria can’t shake her feelings of guilt, regret and despair.