Camping with the Cousins

“Have a wonderful time with your cousins,” Mom gave Violet and Jason a hug. “Don’t eat too many marshmallows, stay away from poison ivy, and try not to stay up all night, alright?” “Bye, kids. Don’t let the bears get you,” Dad said teasingly. “Bears? There are bears in the woods? I didn’t know that!”…

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Katerina’s Journey (The Conclusion)

Finally, her village came into sight. Blinking back tears, Katerina smiled. “I missed home,” she thought. “Even though it was only two days, it seemed like forever.” Reaching her family’s dwelling, Katerina ducked inside. The dimness surprised her, and it took her a moment to adjust. “Nona?” she whispered. “Katerina! Oh, my sweet girl!” Nona…

Katerina’s Journey

It was early the next afternoon when Katerina saw a bridge arching across the river. Racing towards it, she was across and in the woods in no time at all. “We’re almost there, Bell!” Katerina slowly dismounted, feeling exhausted. “Come on, let’s walk the rest of the way.” “Oh, you’re not going anywhere,” a gruff…