Category: 250 words

  • Not My Home

    “This isn’t my home.  Do not leave me here.”  Michaela stopped at stomping her foot, but angrily crossed her arms in front of her chest.  I sighed heavily, knowing she wouldn’t remember this conversation in the morning.  I turned back toward the kitchen we shared to get her a glass of water and see if we had any food she would eat.  I didn’t know what she had…

  • Top Secret

    “This is top secret.  We cannot let anyone else in on our plan,” Jonah paused as he looked around at our small (but mighty) group.  “This is your last chance to back out with no repercussions.”  When nobody backed out or stared hopelessly at the ground, Jonah nodded toward the playground with determination.  I had hoped he was going to…

  • Forbidden Fruit

    I had learned from an early age about what was forbidden and what wasn’t.  My parents practically had the Bible memorized and thought they knew it front to back.  I was expected to obey all rules and not to question authority.  Ever.  I knew I could never tell them I didn’t believe in God.  I…

  • Only One Way To End 

    “There is only one way this is going to end and it’s not good.  You’d be better off turning your keys in now rather than letting everyone find out what has happened.  And who you let in.”  I stared at my shoes and wondered if I should tell the truth.  Either way, someone or some…

  • Hurricane

    I knew the hurricane would be exactly like the last major storm we endured, mainly because of how my father was acting.  He was pretending like nothing was wrong, was avoiding the news and questioned me on why all the neighbors were leaving.  Nothing I could say would change his mind.  Instead, I packed my…

  • Wind and Trees

    The wind and the trees didn’t bother me when the sun was still out.  Back when I thought I was still brave.  Now I was beginning to wonder if I had ever been brave.  I had never been afraid of the dark until this very moment, but here I was.  Alone.  Outside.  Terrified.  I wanted…

  • Finest Hour

    “Yesterday was not my finest hour,” Greg said into the microphone.  As I listened to his new recording, I started to wonder what he was going to do next.  Would he confess his sins or just the ones for he which he had been caught?  I knew I shouldn’t be listening to his confession, but…

  • My Community

    “I knew my community would pull together when I really needed them.  They knew what I needed before I even knew.”  I stared out the window to the ocean and wondered what I could have done differently.  I needed to decide what I was going to do, but also longed for someone to tell me…

  • Focus

    “If we could only focus on what is right in front of us, I know we could figure this out.”  I stared at the college application in front of me and tried not to panic.  I wasn’t sure if college was for me, but college was definitely for my parents.  I wondered how often I…

  • Spiritual Awakening

    “You are in for a spiritual awakening.  This night will be nothing like any night you have ever experienced.”  As Fern’s voice radiated through my headphones, I closed my eyes.  Maybe this time, everything would finally click.  If it didn’t, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do.  My life was in shambles and…