Characters:MRS. SUMMER: A concerned, hyper-vigilant lunch monitor.JOHNNY: A dramatic 10-year-old gamer.RON: Johnny’s naive friend.COP: A serious, straight-laced police officer.DAD (GEORGE): Johnny’s father, a very competitive gamer.MOM: Johnny’s mother, caught in the middle. SCENE 1: SCHOOL CAFETERIA – DAY(JOHNNY and RON are sitting at a lunch table. MRS. SUMMER stands nearby, holding a clipboard, listening intently.)Continue reading “Oh Johnny”
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Between the Pages Chapter 8
Elianna watched diligently out the window, determined to memorize every turn. She had to keep track of her location so she could get back to Rose. Despite her great efforts the concoctions soon forced her into unconsciousness. When she came to again she could see the sky had turned pitch dark. Her belly ached likeContinue reading “Between the Pages Chapter 8”
Between the Pages Chapter 7
Elianna stayed at Rose’s for the next few days, mostly lying curled up in her bed, attempting to heal yet another hole that life had torn through her. Her whole body felt too heavy to move, too heavy to even exist in its current state. Rose offered her food to which she would eat aContinue reading “Between the Pages Chapter 7”
Between the Pages Chapter 6
Elianna woke up early the next morning and prepared breakfast. At 10 years old she couldn’t cook a whole lot of things but scrambled eggs and toast was easy. Rose woke just as she was making plates. “ I hope you don’t mind. I thought it would be nice if you woke up with breakfastContinue reading “Between the Pages Chapter 6”
Between the Pages: Chapter 5
Elianna The next morning Elianna woke to the smell of eggs and bacon. Her mouth watered as she jumped out of bed and dressed for the day. This time in her new jeans and beautiful purple and pink floral shirt. Rose smiled when she entered the kitchen. “How about a good breakfast to start theContinue reading “Between the Pages: Chapter 5”
Between the Pages: Chapter 4
Elianna “There ya have it, my home sweet home.” Said Rose as ushered Elianna up the concrete steps. “My name is Rose, what should I call you?”“My name is Elianna.”“Elianna, that’s unique I like it.”Unsure how to respond, Elianna stayed quiet. “You can stay in the guest room. There should be what you need inContinue reading “Between the Pages: Chapter 4”
Between the Pages: Chapter 3
Rose The next morning Rose made two lunches. One for herself and one for the young girl hiding in her shop. She had come to the conclusion to invite the girl into her home. She had the extra room to spare and would love some company. The child was probably even old enough to helpContinue reading “Between the Pages: Chapter 3”
Between the Pages: Chapter 2
Rose An hour into her stake out and the adrenaline began to fade. Standing in one spot was not only increasingly difficult but also not verywell hidden either. What did she hope to accomplish anyway? Sure, she could layeyes on the sneaky snake, but then what? What if the perpetrator turned on her? Rose startedContinue reading “Between the Pages: Chapter 2”
Between the Pages: Chapter 1
Elianna Elianna pushed herself through the small gap between the corner bookshelves. Sheturned to watch as the old woman rang up her last customer of the night. Like clockwork, at exactly 7:00 PM she turns off all the lights and leaves for the night. Presumably to some cute little cottage with a white picket fenceContinue reading “Between the Pages: Chapter 1”
The Art of Gratitude
How do you express your gratitude? How do I express my gratitude? I prefer to express my appreciation through acts of service. I will think about what would make that person happy? I could cook their favorite meal or desert. I could help them with something they find challenging. I could make them a keepContinue reading “The Art of Gratitude”
