The Becker Test
Contemporary, 15 minute read, Ages 16+
“I tried to act like nothing was wrong, but I felt so light-headed and edgy. I think he could tell I was upset because he started saying it was only a test and not a fail-proof method of predicting the future.”
The Last Sunday in September
Contemporary, 20 minute read, Ages 13+
“I’m interested in hearing how you and your family have been affected personally over the last few months. What kind of impact does it have to find out you’re the pastor of a failed—forgive me, I don’t know how else to put it—a failed church?”
Crouching in the Corner of Her Eye
Suspense, 15 minute read, Ages 13+
“I can remember the dream quite clearly. This wave of panic shot through me, and I started screaming at it.”
Qui Restituet
Contemporary, 25 minute read, Ages 10+
“She allowed herself to listen and concede to the words directed at her from an unseen source.
’Your passion was gone long before your paintings were. A thief may have taken your artwork, but the world had taken your art much earlier than that. You’ve been faking it.’”
Disillusioned
Contemporary, 15 minute read, Ages 10+
“She looks irritated and angry. ‘That’s stupid! You’re out here trying to impress people with these amazing magic tricks and underneath they’re just…stupid little…fakes!’”
Intruders
Suspense, 10 minute read, Ages 13+
“The back door of the house creaks slowly as it closes. My grip tightens instinctively on the glass hummingbird. I remain rooted to my spot—listening. Sure enough, I can hear the muffled sound of footsteps ascending the stairs.
Someone is in the house.”