We’d steamed up the windows too bad for me to be sure who knocked. My step–mom opened the door on Bridget Li. “Come with us,” Gwyn’s mom said, her voice low and urgent. “Now!” said Gwyn, standing behind her mom. “We’re getting you to safety. Come on!” “What are you talking about?” asked Sylvia. G...
Ethan was saying as Jessamyn entered the Gopher Hole.Jess saw Kazuko Zaifa beside him, the others gathered round. A moment later Pavel came bounding down the stairs as well.“Got here as fast as I could,” he said to the gathered company. “Hey, Jess. Guess we’re not flying tonight after all,” he mu...
where we had a chance to breathe the chill air of mountains bordering Switzerland. Mickie kept a close eye on me, with all the water surrounding us, but I stayed solid, even when Will and I ran beside the lake, its dark waters haunting and pristine. There were no organized French Club activities ...
“I’m not cutting this comm.”Silence. She checked her heading. “I’m on a straight course to intersect Earth’s path in sixty-four and one-half days.” It was more of a curved line, really, given the constant tug of the sun’s gravity, pulling her relentlessly toward the center of the solar system. Ah...