Lilah said over the phone. “The bed’s going to take a few more days. They didn’t have the California king in stock and had to special order it.” She sounded disappointed. “It’ll be fine. I’m staying with Seth for a few days anyway,” I assured her. “I’ll see you soon.” &nbs...
I had it up to my eyeballs with my insuperable Calculus class. If I never saw another derivative again, it’d be too soon. To celebrate the long weekend, I refused to study for Monday’s test until Sunday night, late. Seth quieted the radio as we pulled up in front of my house. “I have some bad new...
My nose wrinkled at the wet smoky stench that clung to the wreckage. It was a complete loss; only the metal frame where the north-facing wall once stood remained upright. Maggie’s gloved hand flew to her mouth with a gasp as she stepped out of the car. “I’m sorry, Magpie.”...
They smelled terrible; Max almost retched. A couple guys around him laughed. With a great deal of effort, Max put the stinky gym clothes on and headed out to the field. He braced himself for the abuse he knew was about to come his way. Chapter 6...