The Trestle
Synopsis
Tom craves danger—to forget. He persuades his cousin Will to walk across High Bridge, a single track railroad bridge with no railings. Danger follows them onto the track, and Tom has to has to make a deadly choice.
Tom craves danger—to forget. He persuades his cousin Will to walk across High Bridge, a single track railroad bridge with no railings. Danger follows them onto the track, and Tom has to has to make a deadly choice.
This is a short story taken from a Young Adult book project by the author.
The Hunt
Synopsis
Bleary-eyed, Will and Tom stumble into the farm fields before daybreak. To hunt. The family needs food. Tom's inexperience creates frustration and humor, but they finally shoot an animal. But for Tom, the killing brings back memories—memories he has tried to forget.
Bleary-eyed, Will and Tom stumble into the farm fields before daybreak. To hunt. The family needs food. Tom's inexperience creates frustration and humor, but they finally shoot an animal. But for Tom, the killing brings back memories—memories he has tried to forget.
This is a Young Adult short story.