Morgan’s hair was streaked pink and blue and blonde that morning. It looked like cotton candy or bubble gum or birthday party streamers. Cal had seen her the day before when her hair had been all one color – bright red, but still one color. He would’ve been more surprised if her hair stayed the…
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Chapter 1 – Narrator: ??? – Add ‘Em Up and Knock ‘Em Down
This is a rewritten version of the prologue of my first novel, “We Put the ‘Dual’ in ‘Individual.’” “Bet you wish you’d been quiet earlier, don’t ya?” the man said from the front of the van. I couldn’t tell if I sensed sadistic glee or annoyance in his voice, but either way, I didn’t…
The Fabulous Five
James is three months younger than Kimberly, but he has a car, even though Kimberly does not. It’s an old, 5-speed Firebird, but despite its age, it still runs well. James likes his car, even though it’s not new like a lot of the other kids’ cars. Those kids have rich parents, and James doesn’t….
The Redwoods
If you ever need to find James, chances are that he is somewhere by the Oaks near the ditch that crosses the field by Kimberly’s house. And yes, Kimberly is probably with him. They are childhood friends, and you can say that they are best friends, but don’t assume any farther than that. And they…