People usually reserve school nights for studying and last-minute homework assignments. An early shower and snuggling up beneath the covers is the best routine. Provided, of course, the routine stays on script. “Stop throwing dirt at me!” Caleb cried. “Stop whining and keep digging!” Krystal huffed. She dug hard into the dark dirt. The moonlight ...

The silence was so profound that every step we took echoed. This was why, despite being strangers, Adrianne and I stuck together as long as possible. We were part of the same dance troupe, and with the Soca monarch competition looming, we spent the majority of our time rehearsing. Nevertheless, my opinion of her didn’t ...