23-01-29 Anna pushed through the crowd of guests, and one of the dancers tripped into her, knocking her backward. Someone grabbed her by the arms before she hit the floor. Glad I caught you, Hans said, smiling. Hans! she said, surprised. Hans lifted Anna bac...

23-01-28 Hiro walked up to the mike. He looked out at the huge crowd ... and felt a heaviness in the pit of his stomach. They were all staring at him, waiting. Uh, hi, Hiro said into the mike, which screeched with feedback. For a moment, his mind went blank....

23-01-28 Tadashi Hamada reached back and shoved a helmet on his little brother Hiros head. He gunned the scooters engine and took off through the crowd. It was hard for Tadashi to be patient with his little brother sometimes. He turned and smacked the top of...

23-01-19 The next day, MUs stadium was packed with cheering students. The Greek Council president stood onstage and addressed the crowd. Welcome to the final competition of the Scare Games! she shouted. Then the Oozmas came out in their team caps and sweater...

22-12-26 Destiny and Bailey peered across the way, ready and waiting. On the other side of the glass, tourists happily snapped pictures of them. Bailey looked out intensely, waiting for the right moment. Okay, he said. When I tell you youre gonna Yeah, I got...

22-12-24 The clearing in the wood was still black and covered in ash from the last encounter. The White Queens people approached in silence, the heavy weight of their sad history hanging over them. Alice glanced at the Hatter, her heart aching for him as she...

22-12-14 As the sun set behind the Axiom, the Captain led the rest of his passengers down the ramp. Cmon, everyone, he said heartily. Its one small step for man, one giant But before he could take the next step, his small feet went out from under him and he...