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    April's Showers
    April's Showers
    April's Showers
    Ebook79 pages56 minutes

    April's Showers

    By Sharon Lopez

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    A troubled childhood. An excruciating school life rife with villainous bullies. A vicious assault! April, having experienced a hellish life, lay in I.C.U. Detectives Clark and Ramirez on the case. They scour through the collected evidence to find the perpetrator. Will the investigation into the bullies of her past reveal the truth? Or perhaps, just maybe, April's past holds a much deeper and darker secret than the detectives could ever imagine?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSharon Lopez
    Release dateApr 12, 2024
    ISBN9798224120062
    April's Showers
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    Sharon Lopez

    Sharon is a multi-genre young adult author that dabbles in adult tales from time to time. It’s all about the story is not just a catchphrase but a spirit that is inside all of her books. When she is not writing, she can be found getting lost in other author’s worlds, watching Slice Of Life Anime, or getting annihilated as she tries her hand at various video games. She is inspired by many things. Whether it’s an encouraging word, a kooky dream, or a personal experience, she will put it to excellent use. As a defender of the defenseless, Sharon’s characters take on this persona with strong female leads and males that are protective, perfect, boyfriend material.

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      April's Showers - Sharon Lopez

      Chapter 1

      April didn’t know what made her such an easy target. She wasn’t your typical loner with no friends. In fact, the opposite was true. She just didn’t interact with them outside of school. It started small at first, a few laughs when she passed, or a mean word or two. Soon, it escalated to trips while walking to art or the library, missing lunch boxes...

      Yes, missing lunch boxes. That isn’t all they did. That isn’t the point. Do you want to hear this? I could easily stop the conversation. You asked to hear this, and this is where it all began.

      April followed her classmates as they made their way to the school’s library. Today’s story would be Charlotte’s Web, one of her favorites. She was next in line to find her seat. After taking a few steps, she lost her footing. She grasped for anything to slow her fall, but all she caught was air. She landed hard on her knees and palms. Peering back, she noticed Wes's leg outstretched, a smirk planted firmly on his face. She tried to will the tears not to fall as the throbbing started in her knees. As laughter filled the air, she felt the drop roll down her cheek.

      Not again, she moaned to herself.

      The teacher, Mrs. Bower, rushed over and kneeled in front of April. Are you all right, dear?

      April gave a nod as she felt another droplet land on the top of her hand.

      Mrs. Bower helped April to her feet. Her eyes widened for a moment, and then she turned toward her class. Jenny, bring April to the nurse’s office, please.

      I’m okay, I don’t need... April winced as she took a step forward. She glanced down at her knees and let out a small gasp. Her tights bore small red stains in the center of each knee.

      As the pout formed, Mrs. Bower jumped into action. She motioned for her aide to tend to the children and then gave her attention to April. April, what’s your favorite candy flavor?

      She stopped before fresh tears spilled over. W ... what?

      The teacher stooped and leaned in toward April. Mrs. Gilbert has a bowl of hard candies on her desk, she whispered.

      April’s eyes lit up. Really?

      Mrs. Bower nodded with a smile. And I bet if we ask her nicely, she would share some with you.

      Do you think so?

      The teacher stood and held out her hand. April took it, and the pair set off to find the librarian.

      Mrs. Gilbert opened the door wide, noticing April and her teacher standing there, inviting them in with a wide grin. Hello, April. Mrs. Bower. What brings you to see me?

      April had a bit of a fall and I thought we would stop by on our way to the nurse’s office.

      Hm, is that so? Well, I’m very sorry for the reason you came, but I have some exciting news that will cheer you right up.

      What is it?

      Well, today is two fer Tuesday.

      Wow, what’s that?

      Mrs. Gilbert turned from left to right, her eyes sweeping the room with a theatrical flair. That means you get to pick two candies from my bowl.

      Two? Just for me?

      Mrs. Gilbert giggled at the girl’s excitement. Yes, all for you. Help yourself.

      Approaching the desk, April's eyes were drawn to the assortment in front of her. She eagerly grabbed a bright red one from the bowl, quickly unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth. The bright orange candy caught April's eye, and she snatched it up before shoving it into her pocket. With a slight slurping sound and a puffed-out cheek, she made her way back towards the teachers. Thank you, Mrs. Gilbert.

      The Librarian smiled and patted the girl’s head. You are very welcome, April.

      Mrs. Bower led her out of the office and toward the nurse.

      April was disappointed to find that story time had already ended when she arrived back at the library. After giving her pass to Mrs. Gilbert, she took her place in the line with her classmates.

      Did you have a nice trip? She heard Wes ask in a deep whisper.

      Yeah, see you next fall, Patrick finished in the same tone.

      Several children giggled.

      April's exhale was shaky, and she braced herself for a hard day ahead.

      April was certain that she had placed her lunchbox in the class bin, yet she could not find it during lunchtime the following day. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around to see a lunch room monitor standing behind her.

      Is everything okay?

      April scowled, shaking her head. My lunch box is missing.

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