Freelance Exorcists Book Series

An excerpt from: The Salvatore Effect A short story b y Janie St. Clair “Listen up boys,” Mr. Nasir had told Zahid and his brothers when they prepared for their first day at their new school. “We may be in America now, but we still have our traditions. You will not be dating any girls, do you understand? So get that notion out of your mind right now. Unless your teacher tells you, you shall not touch a girl, you shall not speak to a girl, you shall not look at a girl!” His father’s advice rang in his ears as Zahid struggled with his response to Gina’s offer on the last day of his eighth grade year. She was blocking the door – his only exit – and holding out a small piece of paper that could get him in so much trouble at home. “Come on, you know you want it,” she goaded with a quirking eyebrow. He looked over her shoulder. Freedom was just beyond her. Aside from Peter, school had been a constant stress and struggle for him. He was always confused about Ameri

An excerpt from: Charlie's Defining Moment A short story by Janie St. Clair Charlie smoothed her sundress as she and Jessie left their Freshman Honors English class laughing. She kept her hands on her dress a little longer to make sure it was staying down. She was still getting used to the breezy feel. She thought Jessie looked a lot more comfortable in her jeans, t-shirt, and tennis shoes. Her gorgeous curly hair framed her face. Charlie was jealous that Jessie could look so beautiful without effort. Charlie hated how much time it took to put on her makeup every morning. “I think the Scarlet Pimpernel might just be my favorite of the ones we’ve read so far,” Jessie continued the class’s discussion into the hallway. “Really? That book drove me crazy,” Charlie said. “Percy and Marguerite should have been honest with each other from the start, instead of hiding all their secrets.” “Kind of like someone else I know?” Jessie challenged with a scolding look.