Part III: Jimmy woke up with shakes and sweat. He looked over at the window pooling the moonlight (not as strong as before). And then he looked over at his desk. All the things that should be there were back. There were no boomboxes, Walkmans or old computer systems. Everything was perfect.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
The boy turned off the high beams, the fresh fog engulfing the car. Neither he nor his girlfriend could see anything ten feet ahead of the vehicle. The car nestled comfortably into the dirt on the side of the road, the engine still running. It shouldn't be long, hopefully, before the two are back on the road.
By Nathan Powell2 years ago in Chapters
Part II: It was a wonderful rest. Jimmy could not remember the last time he slept that well… “Beep, beep…” That must have been his Android…or tablet? He never used the alarm on his smartwatch or desktop, so he must have…
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
Part I: “Go to your room!” Dad shouted at him, but it was his mother who was in tears. Jimmy Curtis knew that this was serious when he saw what happened. The presents were being wrapped, and he could have waited in his room…but why bother? His parents knew what he wanted for Christmas, and here it was, Christmas Eve, and they were still getting things ready for the big day. So, why didn’t they get him the system he wanted? Why a stupid-looking 2.0 version of the super Benevolt gaming set? And no extra controllers for it? He had to say something.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
“You know I’m having a Christmas party, right?” Diamond asked in a tone that implied not only that she’d already invited me, but that this was a friendship, not a client/ stylist relationship. I thought that was weird, but it was the holidays, and a Mariah Carey tune can really bring the best out of people.
By scaldingblktea 2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 1 Unexpected I wake up to Jade’s music. Since it’s Saturday morning, I scroll through my TikTok while looking at what assignments need attention. Now that I’m in college, there are moments in which I am horrible at prioritizing what needs to be done. In high school, I would finish an essay a week before its due date, and I loved putting my thoughts on paper. Now, when I get assigned an essay, I procrastinate. It’s amazing how I’ve been able to pass my classes. Jade knocks on my door.
By Diani Alvarenga2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter One: Shadows of the Dancehall In the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, where the rhythm of reggae pulses through the vibrant streets, Zara McKenzie, with wild curls and a spirit as untamed as the Caribbean breeze, finds herself drawn to the alluring energy of the dancehall. Little does she know that her path is about to intersect with the mysterious Malik "Rasta" Thompson, a charismatic figure with a shadowy past that clings to him like a second skin.
By Racquel Gordon2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter One: Island Serendipity In the heart of Jamaica, where the sun-kissed beaches meet the vibrant rhythms of reggae, lived two souls destined to dance to the beat of love. Meet Kaya, a spirited local artist with a heart as colorful as her canvases, and Malik, a charismatic musician whose melodies echoed the soul of the island.
By Racquel Gordon2 years ago in Chapters
