The Camping Trip
“The Camping Trip“ David and the boys had been best friends since grade school. They met at five years old and never let go. Kayaking, swimming, football, climbing — every adventure was theirs to share. As kids, they always talked about “the big boys’ week adventure.” Now, as grown men, they finally made it real. […]
The Hunt
“The Hunt“ Gary was once again drifting off.How long could he do it? How long could he keep it at bay? He could not allow himself to relent. Fight it. Fight with everything you have, he repeated to himself. Never give in… never give… The darkness came swiftly. No more sounds. He had finally relented. […]
“The Shoes”
THE SHOES Billy Payne hated mornings—except on Saturdays.No school. No bullies. Just him, his video games, and his old, scuffed sneakers, the ones worn thin until the soles bent like flaps. He wanted the new Gaylor Day X1s more than anything. Every kid who mattered had them. But his mom worked hard just to pay […]