A short story within the Upside Down, a possible event that could happen if the world completely releases itself to the will of the government.
Two friends live normal lives in Seattle when one day, a gigantic mysterious black sphere appears in the sky. Anyone who looks at it turns into something else sinister. Mason and Chester must make it to Mississippi, enduring everything that lies ahead in their path, trying to avoid looking at the Sphere.
The story is a coming of age tale of an African boy who has been shielded from traditional life by the trappings of modernity until he travels with his family to his grandmother's traditional ceremony.
Midnight Rose is a story about the survival of a young girl named Dusty Rose. After, leaving her abusive life behind, she learns that she has inherited a great deal of money and a horse ranch in Colorado left to her by her real father; whom she never met. Surprised, about this news... Dusty Rose hesitantly contacts her mother Laura, telling her of the inheritance and that she plans to relocate to Colorado to claim her ranch. Shortly, after reuniting with her, Dusty realizes that she should have left her mother in her past. Does Laura intend to plot her own daughter's murder for millions? Or will Dusty outsmart her, again? This short story was submitted to Short Story Lovers in 2012 under my former pen name of Aubree Grace. I have since refreshed the short story from its original version. I am excited that Midnight Rose has been held in the Most Popular drama story with readers for over 8 years! There is more to this story coming soon! Be sure to follow me!
A troubled but strong-willed teen escapes the shackles of her dreary urban existence to reconnect with her true self by embarking on a journey of pitfalls and rejuvenation through a nearby woodland.
He can't believe it, they have fired him. He...who was so integral to the firm. Who was so needed. Nobody needs him now. That is, until the COVID-19 crisis draws his attention to something bigger, lending him the chance to gain some perspective.