I slammed the door behind me as I stormed out of the house and into the backyard. I sat in one of the patio chairs and tried to think of anything else but the fight over my joining the volleyball team. I was so furious I could scream. I just wanted to be me. I just wanted to be left alone. “You have been a cheerleader since junior high dear, try something new. Maybe if you were more like some of the other girls you wouldn...

I went downstairs, still feeling aggressively aroused and angry. Maybe now was not the right time to speak to my mother. In a stroke of luck, she had left the house. Even better, she had left a pizza on the counter. I did not hesitate. Scarfing down two slices, I grabbed a third and headed to my room. Maybe I should text Ashley about what I saw. She was my best friend, but she would think I was lying. Hell, I was beginnin...

The Wolf's Hunt I lay in my bed frustrated and confused. Brad had always been good to me; I was not being good to him. Yet what bothered me was that Brad’s tender feelings did not concern me. Brad was a boy. A boy used to suffice me, but now I wanted a man—no, I needed a man. My thoughts strayed back to the professor and his secret. Worrying was useless. I needed action. I headed downstairs, sneaking past the living room...

Emily came back into the house from the rear door. I was shocked to see her naked. She was dirty and had a slight limp. I looked over her body and saw she had a wet trail crawling down her leg. I searched for the beast, but he did not return with her. Looking up, our eyes met. She had a light in hers. I am sure she saw horror and fear in mine. She had a satisfied smile. "What happened? Are you ok?" Jen asked. Emily's smil...