“Can’t you two move any faster?” LaNiya yelled. Halfway up the stairs, and she was still pulling both boys by the arms. Michael felt as though she would […]

“I said FREEZE,” the officer yelled. Michael ran as fast as his legs could carry him. Along the sidewalk, he passed numerous shops with everyone sticking their heads […]

It was strangely quiet being in the school building after hours. There were no indications that any students, teachers, or faculty staff remained in the building. The lights […]

Tick. Tok. Tick. Tok. Nearly all the students had left the building by now. Even some of the faculty could be heard moving through the hallway toward the […]

Michael stood outside the classroom door, hesitating to enter. From the muffled sounds he could make out, it sounded like the teacher was wrapping up the first day […]

“Preliminary Analysis Has Been Completed. Prototype Aegis Ready for Activation.” As the computer voice announced the completion of its testing, everyone focused their attention on the enormous mechanical […]

The air was so dry and stale that Michael had to fight the urge to clear his throat. They couldn’t risk making a sound, but that was easier […]