Trophies
This was risky and Andy knew it--he loved it. His heart was beating faster and faster in his chest as he eased the door to the locker room open. He waited for just a moment to hear if anyone else was still inside, but he couldn't hear anyone speaking...
Good Enough/Crossroads Little Chance's Easter
Good Enough/Crossroads--Little Chance's Easter Not for the first time, six-year-old Charlie Argent found his attention to the sermon ebbing and, not for the first time, his father, David, irritably nudged him awake, casting his son a sharp glare and...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 17
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter 17-- Missing in Action "Hey, Charlie!" Chance hesitated as he closed his locker on Tuesday morning, turning his head slightly to see who had called him 'Charlie'. Only two people he could think of would actually call...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 3
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Three--The Offer "Thanks," Chance said kindly as he sat down for breakfast on Friday morning. He tried his best to say it without any kind of sarcasm or resentment as he plopped down, looking analytically at the plate...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 2
Crossroads--Chapter Two--The Art Club "Don't move," Chance said suddenly, plopping down in his chair at the lunch table. He hurriedly withdrew his sketchbook and pencils from his backpack, looking eager and cheerful. Junior and Lexi regarded him...
Good Enough Chapter 26
Chapter Twenty-Six--The Day After "Excuse me?" Damien said, knocking politely on Coach Clemmons' office door. "Hello, Coach? Are you here?" "Depends on who you are," came the gruff, irritated response. "Can I come in?" "The door's never...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 1
Crossroads--Chapter One--Day One The worst day began with something that, as always, scared him half to death. The alarm clock blared with its usual buzzing and Charles "Chance" Argent jumped up. He glared at the small device on his bedside table,...
Good Enough Chapter 25
Chapter Twenty-Five--The Gym Early on Saturday morning, Damien woke to the sound of hushed conversation. As his consciousness began to rouse itself fully, he noticed that Thomas had already gotten out of bed and the voice he was hearing was Thomas's,...
Good Enough Chapter 24
Chapter Twenty-Four--The Mall Thomas's phone rang around ten-thirty, just as Thomas got out of the shower. Still dripping slightly, he picked it up from the countertop, unsurprised to see that picture of that smarmy, snarky rabbit. "Good morning,...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 5
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Five--New Teachers "Hey, it's good to see you," Sylvia greeted on Wednesday as Chance rushed into the classroom. Their geometry teacher, Ms. Brown, was busily writing on the board, more notes for them to take when...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 4
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Four--Weekend One * * * Chance dragged himself back inside the house through the front door, tired and aching. His normally white fur was caked with dirt and grass stains and his body throbbed with exhaustion as he...
In Memory of My Little Brother
In Memory of My Little Brother, Matthew How could this have happened? Edward Riley gazed up at the casket, opened fully to reveal the dark-furred pup inside, dressed in that ugly white suit that he'd always despised. Around him, mourners mourned and...