Categotry Archives: 3WW
Suzie’s House 285 : The Sound of Music
Suzie ripped the check out of the checkbook and stuffed it into an envelope. She could have done it online, but then the money would have transferred faster and she’d find herself in yet another financial bind. Such wonderful things she could look forward to.
Suzie’s House 284 : The Nut House
“Have some tea. You’re looking a bit sallow, my dear.” Sonoma pushed Drew into a chair at the kitchen table, much to his irritation. “You’re just like Suzie. Except for the tea and the language.” Drew hunched over with his elbows on the table. He really, really did not want to have to drink any more tea, but when Sonoma suggested it, no one could escape. It was her profession, after all.
Suzie’s House 283 : I Am the Predator
Crap. What was he doing with helping that girl get over stage fright? Bruce yanked a black, knitted beanie out of his coat pocket and jammed it on his head as he walked away from Emma’s neighborhood. He wasn’t running away. Not at all. He was going back toward State Street and downtown, where he belonged.
Suzie’s House 282 : A Dark and Snowy Night
He was right behind her. Emma walked as fast as she could, too afraid to run because if she did, then Bruce would have an excuse to run, too, and there was no way she could get home before he caught up with her. She concentrated on the crunch of frost under foot and tried to ignore the painful pounding in her heart and the enclosing darkness between each street light.
Suzie’s House 281: Stage Fright – Preamble
“I can’t do it. I can’t. I just can’t.” Emma caught herself scratching her elbow and made herself stop. She itched all over, and had since even before she and Kate left that old house where Gene lives. “But Emma, you’re really good at it.”
Suzie’s House 280: The Power of a One Man Band
“Before we jump for joy over all his connections,” Gene said in a way that made Emma nervous, like he was mad about something or maybe like he didn’t much care for this guy named Bruce. “Let’s see if he’s any good. He’s not a member of the band yet, you know.” He gave Tracy a hard look. “Of course.” Bruce didn’t seem to mind at all. He pulled a keyboard out of his backpack like he’d been expecting this […]
Suzie’s House 279 : Band Meeting
Bruce didn’t think much of the house where Gene lived now. The place he lived before, back when he lived with the old drunk, had to be less than half as old, and it wasn’t brand new or anything. He knew some people got into these creaky old houses, but Bruce wasn’t one of them.
Suzie’s House 278 : 24 Hours?
What a long day. Gene crawled into bed and didn’t even bother to turn his mp3 player on. Too tired. He scrunched down into the blankets. What was that word Tracy used? Nestle? Only she said it like the chocolate instead of the word that made him think of little birds in a nest. It was like that other word she kept messing up. The one for liquor, only not. Oh, right. Absolute. She kept saying ablute. Was that even […]
Suzie’s House 277 : What is a Beta Read?
“What’s a beta read,” Lisa asked. She sat at my kitchen table with an air of determination as she tried to convince me to take her on. I took a bite of bread while I thought of how to answer. Seems like simple things are always the hardest to describe.
Suzie’s House 276: Lisa and Mrs. Audrey
“It’s all right, isn’t it? That I brought her with me?” “Of course,” I said. I smiled at Lisa, but didn’t offer my hand. I’m not opposed to shaking hands, but I never start it. Seems I can never get that right, so I just leave it up to others. If you want to shake my hand, fine. If not, I won’t even notice. Apparently Lisa considered it necessary, because she stuck out her hand, took it back before I […]
Suzie’s House 275 : Bruce
Bruce left his buddies leaning against the wall and walked to the middle of the hall as Gene, Tracy, and Justin got there. He put himself right in front of Gene and puffed out his chest like the bully he was. Weird. Gene was sure Bruce knew better than to get in his face. It’s not like they were enemies, but they weren’t exactly friends either. Bruce mostly hung out with his gang, and Gene used to always be by […]
Suzie’s House 274 : Heart Pounding Madness – the Secret Life of Emma
How could she do it? How could Kate be so bold? Emma had sat in the chairs of the orchestra room during the audition with her heart in her throat. Even though it was only her friend up there in front of all these people, Emma’s hands had shook. Kate was so brave, muscling her way to the front to play the drums before the other drummers, and going on and on until they made her stop. She hadn’t dropped […]
Suzie’s House 272 : Before They Hatch
“O.M.G. What is this?” Katy stared at the line in open disbelief. Kate bit her lower lip, and tried not to feel uneasy. Could she really do this? Would she really get a chance to audition for Tracy and Gene’s band? So many people had shown up. Probably they were all drawn by the same things she was; the chance to be in the limelight, the chance to talk to people like Tracy and Gene who were both so cool, […]
Suzie’s House 272 : Counting Chickens
“Wow! Look at all them.” Tracy could hardly stand still. So many people had come, and she’d only let a few people know about it that morning. This school really was full of gossips. “I guess you were right.” Gene scratched the back of his head, looking all ripped and yummy. “Well, of course.” She grinned. He had no idea that all these people were here because of him. He probably thought she’d bribed them somehow.
Suzie’s House 271 : To Hazard an Audition
“Have you heard the rumors? Gene and Tracy are looking for band mates. Can you imagine? I want to do it! I want to be in their band.” Kate looked around at all her friends – Katy, Emma, and Alishia, waiting for their eyes to go big. Kate had been sitting on that piece of information for a whole period, and now that they were out in the hall she couldn’t wait to get their reaction. “Me too!” All three […]
