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...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 7
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Seven--The Worst Monday "You look like shit," Benny noted darkly as Chance approached his friends Monday morning. At once, Junior and Lexi took a good look at him, their expressions falling as they noticed his...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 6.5
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter 6.5 Eating dinner at the Denton Family home on Sunday evening was far more casual than Chance figured it would be. They had arrived about an hour after church service had ended and--as per Vivian's instruction--had...
Good Enough/Crossroads Chapter 6
Good Enough--Crossroads--Chapter Six--Training Day One "So," David said ominously as they pulled into the neighborhood, "what're you doing at this friend's house again?" "Studying," Chance answered uncertainly, shifting awkwardly in the passenger...