For Children
Brett stepped off of the high speed train onto the bustling platform. Atos, the planet’s main sun, shown low in the afternoon sky, but the distant red sun, Molar, was still high overhead. The combination of the two suns created glowing, pinkish sky. As Brett scanned the row of signs, each one directing passengers to…
Tara stepped out onto the rickety rope bridge. Looking down at the wild, rushing jungle river was a mistake she only made one time. After that, she kept her eyes forward, but the unsteady swaying under her feet sent waves of intense fear through her as she inched her way forward. The heavy load on…
Breaking the Code Edward was in a full panic. He had broken the pirate code, and was about to pay the price. A wiry, old pirate named Thompson was more than happy to do the deed. He grinned, revealing a mouth full of black, rotting teeth, as he fastened an iron shackle to Edward’s leg.…
Levi flipped his snowboard ninety degrees and headed straight down the mountain trail. In seconds, the wind howled in his ears as he picked up speed. He raced down the steep slope until he reached a fork in the trail. There, brightly colored caution signs stood out against the white snow. The markers warned those…
Jerry couldn’t wait to gulp down an ice cold drink to quench his thirst. Practice had been brutal. The coach had the team running non-stop under the intense afternoon sun. Even after Jerry finished off his entire bottle of water, his throat still screamed for more liquid. Fortunately, the local grocery store had his favorite…
This is a continuation of the story posted 10/4/17 By pure instinct, Alec ducked as the heavy 2×4 let loose, dropping within inches of his head. “Wow! That was close,” said Alec after realizing he could have been seriously hurt. The treehouse roof was giving the three friends a lot of trouble. They could not…
This story is a continuation of the previous post on September 15. Even though they had been friends for less than two months, Alec could tell that Ross really cared about other people. After a silent pause, Alec continued, “You do good deeds, like helping your grandfather, because of your Christian beliefs, right?” “That’s right,”…
Alec held his breath and tried not to roll his eyes. “Oh no, why are they asking me about God?” he thought to himself. He quietly released the air from his lungs, and then responded, “I believe in what I can see, things that are real. I’ve never seen God, so I don’t believe in…
Steve blocked out all of the typical commotion in the busy hallway. Lockers slamming and students talking over one another didn’t disturb him from his thoughts. He only had one thing on his mind, the dreaded history test. Because Mr. Andrew’s tests were notoriously difficult, Steve had spent the entire evening studying. Repeating the material…
The wolf pack crept up to the edge of the trees, but kept itself hidden in the thick forest. All eyes focused the vast, green meadow beyond the woods. There a flock of sheep enjoyed the lush grass, unaware of the predators lurking nearby. Among the pack was a young wolf named Shadow. Shadow stood…
Andrea turned up her nose when she saw the item in her friend’s hand. “Why would you want that piece of junk? Look, it has a crack in it. I can’t believe they actually want money for it,” she scoffed. Jessica began to return the little clay jar back to the shelf where she found…
The bow-tie-wearing announcer stepped into the middle of the ring with microphone in hand. His booming voice brought the crowed to their feet. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the main event of the evening. Fighting out of the blue corner, weighing in at 152 pounds, he has a perfect record of 12 wins and no…
Rich jammed the crowbar against the rusty lock, and pried at it with all his strength. The lock creaked, but remained secure. He repositioned the pry bar and gave it another try. Again, the lock refused to budge. “You’re not even trying,” Cody taunted his struggling friend. “Not so loud,” Melissa warned in a hushed…
Roger ignored the footsteps growing louder and louder behind him, but not the sharp tug on his backpack that nearly knocked him off his feet. “Hey! Stop!” Roger spun around to find Chad and Ryan hoovering over him. “We told you that we were coming for you,” Chad spit out with an evil laugh. Roger…
Tom locked up the brakes on his bike and skidded to a halt. It was a good thing Nicki was paying attention. She hit her brakes hard, and stopped with her front wheel just inches from Tom’s leg. The skidding tires on the dry dirt road sent a small cloud of dust into the air.…
Every muscle in my body tensed. I dared not move. If only I had my trusted walking stick, but I foolishly left at just out of reach. I was at the mercy of the deadly creature. If it decided to attack, I was as good as dead. Was there any way I could get out…
Amber felt as if a jolt of electricity shoot through her body. “I don’t believe it. It must have been a mistake,” she insisted. “I just assumed you were busy, and were not able to attend.” Celeste was talking about Drew’s pool party last Saturday evening. Drew’s family had the best home in the neighborhood.…
What I thought was solid snow under my boot dropped away, and I found myself in a free fall. Deeper and deeper down into the crevasse I plunged. Then, a violent, painful jerk brought my body to a sudden stop. I was left hanging in midair by my harness, attached to a single rope. All…
Hunter could not stop ringing his hands as he anxiously waited for his name to be called. “Maybe I’m not good enough to make the team,” he thought to himself. “Cody Johnson,” the coach called out, followed by “Parker Edwards.” There were only a few slots left. Hunter tried to wipe the moisture from his…
One day I decided to sneak away from my brothers and sisters, and explore the cellar of my grandparent’s old farmhouse. We had finished a soccer game, and I grew bored of sitting in the shade of the giant maple tree. I slipped into the house, and down a short, narrow hallway. The basement door…