Josh sat in the bleachers of his school gym, watching his older sister clumsily try to lead her volleyball team’s practice and periodically checking his phone. The team wasn’t exactly the most talented, and the coach had just quit after last year’s dismal season, but the players had heart. He actually felt a little bad …
Yearly Archives: 2019
Pulled In All Directions (Tg/Ap)
It was Jack’s father’s birthday, and the young boy had decided to cook his dad breakfast for his special day. He didn’t have any money to buy his dad a gift, so he figured making a meal like mom used to make would be the next best thing. His parents had separated a little over …
Getting A Pump (Tg/Ap)
Mike and Chase were at the gym after class for the first time. Neither of them really had a workout routine, but they were tired of being intimidated by the older students at their school. They approached the first weight machine they saw, the bench press. Mike laid down and asked his friend, “How much …
Wet Dream (TG/AP)
James was babysitting his little brother, Timmy, for the weekend while their parents were vacationing out of town. A package arrived one morning addressed to the boys containing what appeared to be a Native American dreamcatcher with a note from their parents. It read: For James, hopefully Timmy isn’t keeping you up too late. Here’s …
High Score (TG/AP)
Andy was obsessed with the new arcade down the block from his grade school. If he wasn’t playing at one of the cabinets, he was scouring everywhere for loose change to use at the arcade. All he wanted to do was get his initials onto one of the high score boards. It seemed impossible for …
A Wish Gone Wrong (TG/AP)
“I wish I could set the rules around here.” It was a simple wish, said in the heat of the moment as Timmy and Billy were preparing to say goodbye for the weekend. The boys didn’t think anything would come of it, but for some reason, it seems the universe was listening this time. Timmy …
Fertile Land (TG/AP/Pregnant)
Chris was on vacation with his family. They had a habit of choosing strange vacation spots, and this year was no different. The family had traveled to a remote part of China and hired a guide to show them through the lands of one of the last remaining tribes in the region. Chris wasn’t too …
Hole in the Wall (TG/AP)
David and Jake sat silently in the car, sharing an awkward silence as they pulled into a shady looking parking lot. David wasn’t a fan of his older brother’s life choices. He didn’t like the people he hung out with, didn’t like the clothes he wore, and despised the music his older brother was into. …
Study Guide (Tg/Ap)
Chris was in a full blown panic. He had completely forgotten that his 5th grade biology exam was tomorrow, and he hadn’t studied at all. He decided that his best bet was to try and steal the answer key from Mrs. Applegate’s desk after she left for the day. Chris waited by his locker until …
Don’t Forget The Tip (TG/AP)
Steven and his father had been on a cross-country road trip for a few days now. Hunger was beginning to set in for the pair, though the empty stretch of road they were on didn’t seem to have any fast food stops nearby. The two drove on for miles, their hunger growing, until a godsend …