The Black Cat

By Christina Neely

Jennifer hated high school, she was horrible at math and Sandra ridiculed her relentlessly that is until she met Hemi, the black cat who changed her life forever. Now Jennifer and her best friend Charlie have to help Hemi return to the world she came from.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christina Neely
• Release date: Mar 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301957842

Christina Neely

Christina first discovered her love for writing and reading in middle school. She wrote several short stories for the enjoyment of her friends and family. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University, she began a career in writing. Christina currenly resides near Youngstown with her sister, Stephanie, and her dogs and cats.Author of:The Golden Staff Saga: The Pillar of Light

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The Black Cat

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Copyright 2013 Christina Neely

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Not again

I scrambled to gather all my papers from the floor of the crowded hall.

I had never been popular in school; in fact, I got picked on nearly everyday. I tried to drown out the sounds of my classmates’ laughter as they walked past on their way to class, but it was difficult. You would think I would be used to it by now. I suppressed the tears as I finished gathering my scattered belongings. The loud ringing of the bell vibrated through the halls signaling the start of class.

If I’m late again my teacher will send a meeting request to my parents to discuss my tardiness.

Mr. Johnson, my math teacher, was already in the middle of attendance when I reached the door. I watched from the hall as he began class by instructing everyone to solve the problem on the board. After an internal battle I decided to head to the roof, leaving math studies to the rest of my classmates.

The janitor keeps the main staircase to the roof pad locked, but a few months ago when I was hiding from some bullies in the janitor’s closet, I found a weakened spot in the