1
Americans invented adolescence. It is not a natural phenomenon. Adolescence is a social construct, created by an urban-industrial society that keeps its young at home far past puberty. Teenage angst is a luxury if a successful modern human conceit that isn't condoned by our superior species.Sarah Beth Durst
2
Last period of the day was new gym class. It was her only class that didn't include Evan, which was a relief. She should be functioning at a peak concentration, but he and his luminous eyes kept distracting her. First opprtunity I have, she thought. I'll bite him.Sarah Beth Durst
3
Tara. I'm a vampire, " Pearl said." Yeah, whatever, and I'm queen of the sea."" Your Marine Majesty, I'm a vampire, " Pearl said. Concentrating, she slid her fangs out. "Tara. Tara! " She curled back her lips to expose the points. "See"Tara screamed." I won't hurt you, " Pearl said. Calm down. Sheesh."Tara continued to scream. Pearl considered biting her merely to shut her up. Regrettably that would be counter productive. Studying her nails, she waited for Tara to quit screaming. She noticed that Tara didn't try to exit the car, which was an interesting choice." You aren't running away, " Pearl said." Duh, it's raining outside, " Tara said.Sarah Beth Durst