Cleveland." The clerk chuckled. "Well, you should go someday. It's a beautiful city." Joe nodded, paying for his purchases and heading out into the night. As he walked, he wondered

She sighed, feeling defeated. She had always wanted to be a teacher, but now she realized how hard it was to connect with students who didn't seem to care. As she looked at

As she walked down the street, a car screeched to a halt beside her, and a group of masked men jumped out, grabbing her and throwing her into the back seat. She screamed, but no

I couldn't stand it anymore. I marched over to Pitt and grabbed his arm, pulling him away from the dog. "Enough!" I shouted. "What is wrong with you?" Pitt looked at me, his eyes

at the mansion, the authorities were still searching for her. She knew she had to keep moving if she wanted to stay ahead of them. With a deep breath,

bark at the moon and keep me up all night, but now there was only silence. I wondered what had happened to them, but I was too afraid to ask her mom, who always seemed to be in a h

a bag of dog treats, hoping to distract them. As soon as they caught a whiff, they abandoned their posturing and came running over to me, tails wagging. I smiled, relieved that I

the police raided his house and found enough evidence to put him away for a long time. I felt relieved that justice had been served, but also grateful that I had gotten out of that

Once upon a time, in a dark and dingy corner of a busy city, there lived a small but resilient cockroach. It was a common sight in the cramped and dirty apartment of a struggling f

As he rolled his car onto the B&O Railroad, a sense of excitement and trepidation filled him. He knew that this was a risky move, but he was willing to take a chance to achieve his

her childhood, when she used to attend the circus with her parents. She remembered the joy and wonder that filled her heart as she watched the acrobats, clowns, and animals perform

AGHFLEGHAGOO was in a state of shock as he realized that his beloved pet fish was not actually a fish, but a porcupine.

I walked up to the ruins and splashed a few drops of pee on them, but it didn't give me the satisfaction I'd hoped for. I was hungry so I found some money and went

tartly, mindful of the mince pie that would be ready to leave the oven in a few minutes. Ms. Williams did not like the word "mince" -- her throat closed a little when she spoke it.

There was no contest over these balls, no warning we were all headed over the falls in a hothouse of poking antlers and slashing paws.

morally bankrupt toadstool farmer and the woman who tried, and failed, to love him. Leucous felt himself sufficiently prepared for the role once he'd

deprive the world of singing this transcendent. Do you notice how much brighter the moon appears in the presence of good music? You obviously lack any common sense. No surprise

had made a good start on my laptop before it got a taste of the battery. I glared at the paneled walls, the dusty and yellowing chandelier. "You'll never beat me!" I shouted.

the protest march that had begun in Pioneer Square suddenly rounded the corner, and the vets fled in terror, leaving behind several tents that were soon trampled underfoot.

in the meadow across from the hollow tree. Donations of half-eaten salmon may be made in Big Top Bear Sr.'s name to the Starving Bears Foundation.