Joe looked out the window as the snow swirled in the wind. Please, please, please, call it off. Please. He listened to the muffled sounds of his mother and father talking as they listened to the radio. The familiar voice,…

Did you bring them?”  Joe called out as he stood on the bike path “Yes,” Chrissy answered, running over to him. “Seems a little crazy since you don’t have a dog.” A smile crossed her face. “Unless they’re for you,…

“So, what was this big secret your grandfather shared with you?” “Moooom, I can’t tell you. It’s a secret.” Joe looked at his mother as she started the car. “I promised.” “That grandfather of yours is up to something, isn’t…

Mount Doubt The journey to Mount Doubt was long and hard. We crossed frozen rivers, deep valleys, and steep mountains. As we drew closer to Mount Doubt, the colors faded from the land. The snow, once sparkling and shiny, lay…

It’s tough to hide a dragon in school, even an invisible one if he doesn’t listen. Pa told me I had to take the dragon everywhere, so I did my best. But Max, I named him Max, had a mind of his own.