Short Stories on page 4

Set over the course of two years, a small town girl is forced to overcome struggles beyond her control. A sense of betrayal and guilt lead her search for real family, all the while hiding a dark secret from the one she loves.

Harry was a promising young man destined for a great future. One night changed his whole life as he made the decision to drive drunk. Having done this numerous times in the past, Harry had no idea that this one night would change his perspective on life as he barrels into a car and kills 3 people. This story chronicles his journey being in prison and how he ended up there. The question now becomes, will he be the man who spends his years rotting behind prison walls or will he find a way to rehabilitate himself and make sure that other people don’t make the same mistakes he’s made in his life. This book tackles issues dealing with alcoholism, drunk driving and taking the necessary measure ...

An expedition from Earth visits a planet inhabited solely by men. A man breaks into the archives of the company he works for to rescue an ancient artifact. A young man sees a woman collapse on the sidewalk and rushes to her aid while those around her are frozen in shock. A chalk artist draws an extraordinary mural. A mysterious classic car tailgates a nervous driver. A young boy roleplays his favorite TV heroes. A teenage girl is caught in a compromising condition when her sisters play a cruel joke on her. A tinker is given a rare opportunity to rise above his station. A woman is convinced that the man she is fascinated with is not real. These stories and more are waiting on the pages wi ...

Promises are made every day. You don't always know how long a promise must last, or what it might take to fulfill that promise. This story is the beginning of such a promise.

Eight students finished their Classical Conversations Challenge B semester in quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic. These are their musings. These are their short stories.

Go back to a simpler time with the writings of Jack Godbey. His columns appear in several newspapers in the area and bring us back to a time before cell phones and when children could play outside.

A big "Thanks" to all those who have read & enjoyed my short stories over the years. I hope you will like this collection of 50 of my stories in this first edition. One of my favorites is "The Little Hobo That Never Was". Enjoy and God Bless! Becky

A collection of short stories, written by the South Franklin Classical Conversations Challenge B class (8th grade).