“HUDSON SCHOOL”

  Chapter 6 Mother & Henry @ Hospital (© SK Figler, 2020) Henry was tired of crying and screaming, but he hadn’t got what he wanted yet, so he forced some more. Miss Thurston stood by his bed, hugging herself tight, scowling down at him. Miss Lenahan hugged herself, too, but over by the window, looking out, tapping a shoe.... Continue Reading

    HUDSON SCHOOL BY SK FIGLER (Copyright 2020, SK Figler) Chapter 5 Poison Ivy I have poison ivy. I got it in the woods chasing after Kirk and Mr. Shapiro’s sixth-graders. It itches like crazy and my eyes itch and burn at the same time, but I can’t get to them because they’re covered with pads and tape. Every... Continue Reading

  Hudson School - Chapter 4   Coach’s Campfireby SK Figler (©2020, SK Figler) I can’t breathe. I’m drowning. Something large and alive is pushing me under. One hand over my mouth and nose, another hand pushes down hard on my chest. “Quiet. Settle down,” it whispers. I sink back into my bed, trying to get ready for whatever comes... Continue Reading

by SK Figler Copyright 2020 by SK Figler Chapter 3 The Rules The skinny lady with short gray hair like a helmet and high heels takes us up some wide stairs with a fancy wood bannister. She’s ahead of us saying things about rules and meals and cleaning ourselves and our clothes, all without even looking back at us. Henry,... Continue Reading