Sandra, Bob, and the Melons (June 1)
The two were just about done harvesting the striped rocks when they heard a terrifying screeching noise. Sandra looked up to see three melon-looking things…
A Pain Remembered is a Pain Renewed
Sandra stood at the doorway to their bedroom, constantly looking back over her shoulder, at the sleeping form of Sarah. Her daughter! Each time, she expected…
Maria
Sandra and I followed the boys into the small, but neat apartment. It was weird to think that the two boys were brothers. Then, I came to the conjecture that…
Shawn
I looked directly into his eyes. Standing close to him, the boy looked like he could have been 20 years old. “What kind of city kid doesn’t know how to walk…
On Him
Suddenly, one of the boys came over to our table. “Hello, excuse me Miss, I’ll pay for these young kids right here.” He said, speaking with a slight Irish…
2 Choices
I walked out of the bathroom casually, but I noticed that people were staring at me. I sat down and read the menu non-nonchalantly. “What were you doing in…
Time to Go
The harsh sound of the conductor’s voice woke me up immediately. Sandra’s head was still laying on my shoulder, and she seemed to be in a deep sleep. I didn’t…
Starting A New Life On the Road
The train door closed as the passengers scrambled aboard. I could tell Sandra didn’t like this at all. “James, I have to go home. What are my parents going to…
An Unexpected Suprise
As I looked in her eyes, I heard an sudden overwhelming sound. Almost like a siren screaming, as it pierced our ears. Sandra jumped from the noise of the…
Goodbyes
She worked quickly with the scissors, cutting a lot of hair off. She cut off my bangs, but combed the front part of my hair up. “Now you look like an Anthony.”…
Come with Me
I wanted Sandra to come with me so I went to convince her. Although, I knew this was an impossibility, it couldn’t hurt to try. I climbed on her “sub-roof” and…
The Plan Takes an Unexpected Turn
When the bus dropped us off, Sandra and I walked toward the entrance. Since I threatened the 3 kids on the bus, they hadn’t bothered Sandra again. I made…
Time to Formulate a Plan
As I woke up, light flooded the room. I heard someone come closer to me and sit on the bed. “Good morning” said Sandra softly. I lifted my head and I was so…
Comfort
“Sandra, you gotta promise not to tell anyone about this.” I asked her. She nodded vigorously. “I wanna run away. My dad won’t miss me and neither will my…
So Many Questions
In the middle of the night, I climbed out my window. I needed to talk to someone. I couldn’t talk to my brother because he would tell dad . If I told my dad…
I Don't Wanna Go
We got off at the bus stop and she walked me to her house. Holding my hand. She unlocked the door and went in. Her house was nice and clean.”Hi mama! Hi…
Just Us
“You can call me Sandra.” Sandra told me. “Obviously, you can call me James.” I said. “What about Jay?” She asked. “Don’t call me that! My big brother calls me…
Soul Mate?
“We talked for two hours Sandra!” Ami screeched as they talked on the phone. “No way!” She squeeled on the other line. “So what did you talk about?” Ami…
He Friend Requested Me
Ami sat at her bedroom desk, her laptop sitting half opened as she finished her history homework. Her long ebony hair fell in her face as she wrote about the…