Bud wants to slip through the windows into the library's basement to spend the night, but he finds that they have been barred. However, Bud figures he could sleep under the Christmas tree in front of the library. Before taking his blanket out of his suitcase, he looks at the pictures of his mama and his long…
Mack and his family were horribly abused by his drunken, church-going, religious father. At the age of…
Once he has arrived at Olevera Plaza, he then spotted a white building which was relatively small for a gathering but then insisted to take a peek. Seeing only six people there, Tlaloc then saw a man that goes by the name of Darwin who owned the cafe. Tlaloc finally reached his destination then recited his poem and was rewarded by applauses and a smile from Darwin. After he was done reciting his poem, Tlaloc then went to Jesus’s bachelor party where they haven’t seen each other in five years ever since Jesus moved to Colorado. Once they were done reminiscing about the past, Zeta then spotted Tlaloc and talked about the good times. Once everyone was settled in, the strippers then arrived and goes by the name of Roxanne Rockets and Georgia Bush but both are relatively known as the Wonder Twins. While the stippers and the boys were having a blast, Georgia then sticked her hand in Tlaloc’s pant’s. But, Tlaloc then resisted it and took Georgia's hand off of his pants and everyone was shocked. As a result, Tlaloc then left the bachelor party and questioned whether they even noticed Tlaloc had…
Upon his journey, he is in a serious accident and almost killed, while recovering, he discovers that he was not at the shack all weekend, instead the wreck happened on Friday, the same day he left. When he tells his unbelievable story to Nan and his friend Willie (the author), despite it incredibility, they believe him. He later takes police to find the cave where he and God had retrieved Missy’s body, and she is still there. With the evidence that was found, the other victims were located and the Little Lady Killer was arrested. According to his friend Willie, Mack is hoping for a revolution revolving around Jesus in the world, centered on love and service. He had seen a profound transformation in Mack. The Great Sadness is gone. Mack now lives a life filled with joy and simplicity amidst his community of…
32 “Well its actually happening ma’, I’m goin’ back to school.”Rufus said. “I want you to know, I truly am proud of you Rufus.” His mother replied. Curtis and Janet went to a different school then Rufus but he still walked them to school then walked himself to school. On his way to school a car followed him very slowly but Rufus kept walking. When he got to school it looked the same on the outside that it always had. Rufus pushed open the doors at Searingtown School and yelled “I’m back!” All of his friends ran over to hug him. He went down to the office to get a tour he thought he didn’t need because he remembered every single solitary thing about this place. While the tour was going on everything going on was a blur. He looked left, right and left again, admiring the changes the school had made. “Wow” he sighed. “Is there a problem Rufus?” the tour guide asked. Rufus answered, “When I was here the wall paint was all chipped, there were broken windows and holes in the walls.” “Oh ok, well that concludes our tour and this door on your right is your first period class.” The tour guide replied. Rufus walked in and sat at an available seat at the back of the class room. He opened his notebook and took notes even though he didn’t understand anything that was going on. By the time 5th period came around it was time for lunch he was starving. All of his friends called him over and asked him to sit with him. Momma didn’t make him a big lunch because they didn’t have that much food in the house and then needed to split it 3 different ways. Allison who used to have a big crush on Rufus sat right next to him. Mitchell and Charlie sat across from him and Christina, Alisha and Sammy sat around them. When the bell rang he went to his locker and when he got to class he looked out the window and saw the same car that followed him to school. The only person he thought of was Simon. But he didn’t have a car? Rufus ran to the office to explain the…
The father and the boy wanted to forget all of the destruction from the apocalypse and so they decided to go to the beach. When they got to the beach, they were not surprised or impressed by the ocean. Instead they thought it was colorless and unpleasant. Since both the father and the son traveled for almost the whole day they were tired and so the boy slept in the tent but the father decided to take a swim. While the boy was asleep, he was unaware of his surroundings and of the dangers around him. Soon after the boy fell asleep a thief saw the opportunity to take the cart with all of their materials. Once the father came out of the water, he saw that everything was gone and started to scream at the boy they saw some cart tracks leading away so they followed. Sooner than later, they caught up with the thief as soon as the father saw him he screamed stop. When the thief, heard that he turned around with a knife in his hand, according to McCarty “ If you don not put down the knife and get away from the cart, then said, I am going to blow your brains out. The thief looked at the child and what he saw was very sobering to him” (256). After the father got his cart back, he was not finished with the thief he told him to take his clothes off as it says, on the road “ Take your clothes off what? Take them off. Every god damned stitch.come on.…
Jacob and his mother and father were in the woods hunting the witch when they came to a beaten up old house that seemed like no one live in. They knew it looked suspicious they told Jacob to stay back and they walked inside. Jacob was out waiting for almost 20 minutes then he heard a horrible screechy sound that almost made his ears bleed. Then suddenly the noise stopped and he called out “Mom Dad” but neither one…
A group of white men were coming to the logan land to hang TJ and also possibly hang Mr. Morrison. But, before they arrived, a fire appeared on the logan cotton field and everyone had to help put out the fire before it reached the forest and burned everything for miles and miles. After the fire, Cassie wanted to know what had happened so she asked Stacey. “Stacey looked around at me sharply, his face drawn, his eyes anxious, and without even a murmur from him, I suddenly did know. I knew why Mr. Morrison had come for him alone. Why Mr. Jamison was afraid for papa to go into town. Papa had found a way, as mama had asked, to make Mr. Granger stop the hanging : He had started the fire”. Papa had to find a way stop the hanging. So, he started the fire so that everyone would forget about the hanging and all join together to help put out the fire.…
“Get in the back of the wagon. What? Get in the back of the wagon. Hide the rifle. Now. Quick. Someone wrong is coming. Wrong? Move! Hide the gun!... Careful there! They're my bairn’s bairns inside. You're what? My grandchildren don't go poking them with your stickers" (98) By Abner telling Sam and Annie to get into the wagon because the British were coming. Abner told the soldiers that Samuel and Annie were his grandchildren. Samuel is now safe because Abner helps him and Annie stay out of danger. Abner keeps them from being taken away or killed. "I think... Abner said, you better tell be what happened" (101) By Abner asking Samuel to tell him everything that has happened, it helped Samuel and Annie know that they have someone they can…
“Ugh!”, he grunts from how large the suitcase is. “Will you be able to carry that, Scottie?” she says, her face, worn from time, twists with concern for her son. “Of course”, he laughs. “Okay, if you’re sure.” She says as she opens the metal gate to the front yard. They slowly walk through the cracked pathway until they reach the steps to the porch. Beatrice opens the sturdy door with her keys. “Honey, I’m home!” Scottie yells into the empty living room. “Must you do that every time you come inside the house?” She says fondly. “Of course, I must.” He says as if she should already have known the answer. While they were talking, Alice and Jake, Scottie’s younger siblings, heard his announcement and excitedly ran out of their room and down the beige stairs. “Stop making all that racket!” she admonishes her children. “SCOTTIE!” they yell out enthusiastically. “You’re home!” Alice states, full of wonder that her big older brother is finally back where he belongs. “Well, it’s obvious that I’m home unless I’m an imposer who’s secretly an alien”, He jokes, winking at Alice. “I definitely didn’t miss your humor,” Jake lightheartedly says. “Oh, come on, I tell the best jokes”, Scottie says smiling. “Yeah right, in your dreams”, Jake jokingly teases. “Leave your brother alone for right now. He had a long trip and he’s probably exhausted.” Beatrice gently tells to her…
The boys get on a life boat with the commander. They are dirty, smelly, and just look horrible. The commander says, “What the hell happen here sons?” As he looks with discomfort. “They have turned into monsters!” says Ralph. “He’s lying!” Says Jack. As all the other boys just break down into tears Jack can’t but help and look at Ralph with a revengeful smile. “Well my name is Jim” says The commander. “What are your names boys?” Says Jim. “My name is Ralph and he’s Jack, This is Sam and Eric, and this is Roger”. Says Ralph. “Nice to meet you boys.” Says Jim. “You to” the boys mumble beneath their breathe. The ride to the navy base was a long one. Just memories of what had happen on that dreadful island haunted everyone’s memories except for one person, Jack. When they got to the Navy ship, The Captain had a list of all the boys that were on that plane. “When I call you name please step forward.” Says the Captain. Everyone step forward until the list came to Arthur. “Where’s Arthur”? Says the Captain. Everyone looks baffled as to who is Arthur. “He also goes by the nickname Piggy?” Ralph breaks into tears. “He fell off a cliff on the island” Says Jack. “Well that’s a tragedy” Says the Captain. As the list continues the Captain says the name Simon?” Everyone is Silent. Jack looks at the Captain and says with a smile “He died on the plane when it went down.” Everyone is looking at Jack and sees the Evil in his eyes. “Well that’s everyone.” Says the Captain.…
Huck finds a canoe floating down the river and jumps in it. Before he know it he is floating down the river and has no control. Huck hollers for Jim and he hears a whooping noise. After some time of yelling Huck gives up because the fog has made him very confused. Huck then sees Jim sleeping and lies under him. Jim wakes up and cannot believe…
One day Grace stumbled upon a little lake she has never seen before. She walked up to the lake and looked down at it. Grace stared into the lake for a few minutes and then the lake spoke to her. “Hello, I am the magical lake of Smithville. I can give you any kind of special powers you want. Just name it…
Mack is to blame for Scotty’s accident. Although it was Maureen’s suggestion and certainly brought the idea to mind, Mack, in the end, gave into peer pressure. Eventually, he followed through with it. Mack is unable to settle from the guilt. Being conscious and knowing what he’s done to someone else is far too much for him. He ruined someone else’s dreams with his egocentric behavior, and came to the realization that getting what you hoped for isn’t so great when it is not rewarded unequivocally. After all, Mack only became the captain because Scotty was injured. Luckily, he only suffered injuries. Stairs are dangerous. Had he fallen wrong, it could have resulted in death. As soon as Maureen suggested such a repulsing idea, Mack should have…
It was settled, the Johnsons were relocating to Bellingham, Washington; since Papa cannot sustain the work in the country. John liked the idea of moving to the city, but Hilda and Lois were not so thrilled. Their house in Bellingham was modern, and John was delighted. From the window, you could see the magnificent Mount Baker. Papa and Hilda started talking about how Mount Baker was like God, making John feel awkward. The girls were a bit worried going to school even with John’s encouragement. After class, John’s classmate, Marvin, led him to the railroad tracks where he got him to smoke a cigarette brought by a fifth-grader named Pete. As they parted, John ran home in dismay, anxious that his parents might find out. When he got home, John saw Mama chopping down some onions, so he ate a piece to take the smell of the cigarette out. John felt guilty for smoking, but thought that at least he did something to please his father by chopping down some wood.…