by Jessica Scott | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 10 Beth He leaves me at the same address as before. I’m not ready to show him the full reality of my life. Maybe that makes me a coward, but I’m enjoying the fantasy I’m building around Noah. That maybe...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 9 Beth “I have to take my dad to the hospital.” There’s no point in lying to him. He’s caught me staring at my watch. I could make something up about a nervous habit but I’m not that quick...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 8 Beth I won’t say that kissing Noah is a mistake. It is a breath of something beautiful in the dark fatigue of my life. I love the feel of his mouth on mine, his taste. He’s spicy, like cinnamon mixed with...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 8 Beth I leave the classroom as soon as possible. I have to get away. The air is crushing me. The ethics class has fired me up and not in a good way. I was already wound up from the phone calls this morning, and arguing...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 6 Beth “No, I’m sorry, that’s not acceptable.” My voice is shrill. Almost breaking. “You can’t do this. He’s out of medication. He’s in pain.” “Miss, I’m...
