Growing Up
Jarren and his little brother Jake visited their aunt every August. She lived in the mount...
He walked up to the foul line. Justin began to sweat. The pressure was on. His team was counting on him. He had to make this shot. If the ball went in, he would win the championship for his team. If he missed, he would have to face his disappointed teammates in the locker room after the game. Justin knew he could do this. He had done it so many times. But today was different. It was for the championship. He would be a hero if he could just make this one basket. Justin imagined the ball going into the basket. He could hear the roar of the crowd in his ears. Justin bounced the ball. He bounced it again. Then he bounced it two more times. He took one step forward, raised up on his toes, and shot.
Jarren and his little brother Jake visited their aunt every August. She lived in the mount...
Hank loved recess. He used to sit in the field and read. He loved the smell of the grass. ...
Kate woke up smiling. She was ten years old today. She loved birthdays. She liked when the...