Lonely Oak Chapter 105 - The Long And Short
Ket winced as he heard the alarm go off. For a second, a wave of panic washed over him as he tried to get his bearings; but in the next he recalled where he was. "Okay, whatever you did not finish is homework," said their teacher, who thankfully...
Lonely Oak Chapter 65
"Ho-hum," Emeral said as they waited beneath the pavilion outside the parking lot. Well, if it could be considered a parking lot. It was really just dirt on top of more dirt with spouts of grass every once in a while. And even then the dirt was more...
Lonely Oak Chapter 125 - The Golden Leaf Award
Finally, it had arrived: the Last Day at Lonely Oak Elementary. Kinders, firsts, seconds, thirds, and fourths, all came through the doors with anticipation of summer and fun. Of no more school food; rubbery pizza, flimsy salads, watered-down...
Lonely Oak Chapter 107 - Frienemies
Though her ears were swiveled back and she had her head pressed against the back of the big, blue seat, there was little Lyza could do to muffle the noise. She hadn't ridden the bus since the middle of fourth grade, when her brother started taking her...
Lonely Oak Chapter 25
Emeral leaned forward with her lips puckered out, applying the thinnest layer of lipstick she possibly could. Hopefully not enough to be noticed on its own but, when she pointed it out, could be appreciated. She kissed them together, rubbing it into...
Lonely Oak Chapter 74
Lyza stirred. For a second, she was on a squeaky cot nudged against the side of a Baker tent surrounded by mosquito netting. Then she was teleported back to the present, where she sat up and rested her palm on the soft mattress of her gigantic bed. ...
Lonely Oak Chapter 115 - Elective Selective
"The school time is seven thirty-nine. Have a great day!" There was a slight pause, where normally the muffled clatter of the microphone getting put back would signal the end of the announcements. But, after a half-pause more, it didn't come. "Oh, I...
Lonely Oak Chapter 121 - By Whom History Is Written
Emeral sat in the uncomfortable chair within the main office. The chair was plastic and had no arm-rests, just like the ones at their desks. Comfort was not a luxury a student would have in the main office. It was meant to be uncomfortable; if you were...
Lonely Oak Chapter 66
"Well _that_ was a winner right off the bat," Momma B. commented as they emerged from the three-ring tent. "One point for Emmy," Momma R. continued, leading the way for several yards. They stopped by a lamp-post that was ready to light very soon....
Lonely Oak Chapter 117 - Senet
"Starting to look familiar?" The tiger asked, as they walked down the streets. "Yup," the tigress replied, spotting familiar landmarks she knew from when they went to and from the park. "So that was the way you used to go home?" "Yeah," the tiger...