I sat on the bench, waiting for everyone to leave, my mind consumed by thoughts of Mr. Jacobsen. “You’ve been AWOL since like the first day of school,” my best friend Mandy said, plopping down beside me. “Well, hello to you too, Mandy,” I replied with a hint of sarcasm. “I’m great. How are you?”…
I stood outside Dr. Ryan’s office, my heart racing with anticipation. I had no idea what to expect, but I knew it couldn’t be good. Hannah had sent me to him in a hurry, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was in trouble. “Come in,” Dr. Ryan said, his voice firm but not…
Harry stood tall, her eyes fixed on some point beyond the line of girls in front of her. She was a beacon of defiance in a sea of submission, her vibrant navy and bright blue dress a stark contrast to the dull, brown and green gowns worn by her companions. Her arms were bare, her…