You Know Better

Hannah threw her backpack down outside of the door that had just slammed in her face with a huff. Did that woman really just lock her out of the classroom? She slid down the wall and pulled out her book; she was done, done trying to pretend she could get along with this monster of …

Midnight Snow

"Don't make me ask you again." Cassie did as she had been told once before and dropped the snowball that was aimed at Leah's face. Her target's gasp was still frozen on her face as Ms. Carter's steely gaze held both of them in place. "I have never seen such behavior from young ladies your …

Paint Project

"Hey, turn that up!"  Rebecca cranked up the volume on the speakers as the sound of Lizzo filled the room. Late afternoon sun streamed through the windows, casting a soft glow on the room scattered with paint brushes, rollers, and trays.  "Y'all need to spread those drop cloths out; I don't want to see anymore …