Aspiration

By William D. Ogle

The book is a story of a man who likes to write and has many stories. He is trying to get published. He has lots of rejection from publishers because they are not interested in books with similar ideas of already published books or for other reasons. He likes to use a typewriter instead of a computer. He runs out of paper and has a friend buy some paper. The friend buys some paper from a novelty shop. The paper has some magic powers. He takes the life of a famous author whom he always wanted to be like. He is not happy with his new life and wants to go back to his original life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 25, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543418545

William D. Ogle

About the Author: William grew up in Hampton, Virginia and graduated in 1969, from Kecoughtan High School. In August of 1969, he was drafted into the Army and served for 9 years on active duty and 6 years in the Army Reserves. He married at the age of 22 and had 2 sons, Timothy the oldest and Joseph. Both sons are married and have their own children. He divorced in 1995 and remarried in May of 1997, to my beautiful wife Mary. In 1999, He went back to college to get his Bachelor’s degree in Business and graduated in May of 2003. While he was working a full time job as a Quality Manager, and remodeling a house, He graduated. With the birth of his first grandchild, He felt the desire to do something for his children and grandchildren. He wanted to leave a part of himself, a part of his life to his grandchildren. He wanted them to know that their grandfather had a wonderful imagination. He had stories that he wanted to pass on, just as his grandfathers and my father did. God bless everyone who enjoys this story, may they open up your hearts and imagination. There are other books from William Ogle, “Snapshots of the 31st Century and Coming Home.”

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Copyright © 2017 by William D. Ogle.

Library of Congress Control Number:       2017906457

ISBN:                   Hardcover                     978-1-5434-1856-9

                            Softcover                       978-1-5434-1855-2

                            eBook                           978-1-5434-1854-5

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Rev. date: 04/25/2017

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

T HERE ARE MANY people who have directly or indirectly contributed to this work. I would like to thank my wife, Mary, for her support, understanding and sacrifice.

Other family members and friends have read my many drafts and given me their opinions, which are appreciated. And most of all, I want to thank God for the wonderful gift of imagination which he has given me.

CHAPTER 1

T HURSDAY NIGHT. THERE was a big game between the Portsmouth Pirates and the Berwick Spiders. The game was very close. It was the 4 th quarter and only 5 minutes left in the game. The score was 21 to 21 and the Berwick Spiders had possession of the ball. Robby, a slim figure in blue and white, was staring at the enemy over the backs of his crouching linemen. Set! Hup-hup-hup. The center snapped the ball, and the crowd stared with anticipation, holding their breath. What would Robby, the Berwick Spider quarterback, do?

Robby quickly stood up and rolled to the right. He faded back as if to pass. He moved away from one tackler and straight-armed another one. Downfield, three receivers zigged, zagged, looked back and zigged again. Back and forth, Robby dodged. It looked like he was trapped. Still unable to pass, he raced forward. Five yards. Ten yards. Then he passed the line of scrimmage and went on to a first down before he was tackled. In excited anticipation, the team formed quickly into a huddle. Robby gave breathlessly instructions for the next play. Robby called for a time out. As Robby ran over to the coach, He talked to the coach. Then the announcer came over the loud speaker, Number 24, CW Wilkerson going in for Number 28 Bobby Moon. As CW ran onto the field, Robby turned to CW, let do what we did at practice. The bomb. Are you ready?

In the bleachers, Marvin turned to his wife, Whew, Sally, I was sure that Robby was going down. That was a tense moment.

I’m more worried about him getting hurt. Sally replied relieved. Oh look, there’s Susan. Doesn’t she look great in her cheerleading outfit?

Distractedly, Marvin answered, Ya, she looks great. Hush, they’ve started again. Marvin yelled out, Go Spiders! Go!

Set! Hup-hup-hup. The center snapped the ball. Robby rolled to the right and faded back as if to pass again. He moved away from one tackier and straight-armed another. Downfield, three receivers zigged, zagged, looked back and zigged again. Back and forth Robby dodged. It looked like he was going to be trapped again. He scrambled to the left. Suddenly, he was finally open. Robby stopped in his tracks, and threw a perfect spiral, 17 yards, downfield. CW, the receiver, was already in the end zone. Touchdown!

Marvin jumped up from his seat, Hooray! That’s our team! Way to go Spiders!

The Berwick Spiders set up for the field goal. The team lined up. On one knee, Robby calls, Set! Hup-hup-hup. The center snapped the ball to Robby. Robby held the ball with one finger. Albert, the kicker, solidly struck the ball. Up, up, the ball went as it spiraled towards the goal post. The crowd in the bleachers stood to their feet holding their breath. They watched as the ball flew through the goal post. The referee’s arms when up as he blew his while. Field goal! The buzzer went off. The game ended with the Berwick Spiders, 28 and the Portsmouth Pirates, 21. The fans in the bleachers were yelling and stamping their feet. The band played the Rocky theme of victory. The excited cheerleaders were waving their pom poms, jumping up and down yelling, We’re number one! We’re number one! Some of the cheerleaders and fans ran onto the field to hug the football players.

Linda Clark, the head cheerleader, ran out to Robby, her boyfriend. She jumped into his arms and gave him a big kiss. She screamed, Way to go Robby! Alright!

The other football players were giving Robby high fives or patted him on the rump. Even the coach gave Robby a high five and a smack on his helmet.

After the field was cleared, Marvin and Sally walked out of the bleachers and down to the field house. They found Linda and Susan standing next to the field house waiting for the players to come out.

Smiling, Marvin said, Susan, you and cheerleaders did a great job. I’m proud of you.

Susan barely able to contain yourself said, Thanks Dad. Wasn’t Robby great?

He sure was. I am proud of the whole team. They did a fantastic job! Marvin exclaimed.

Susan walked over to her mother, Sally, So, how did we do with the new cheerleading routine you helped us with?

I loved the double twist. It came off perfectly. I was so scared for you when you were on the top. Sally grinned.

Susan asked, Mom, can we give Linda a ride home tonight?

I don’t see a problem with that. Sally replied.

Robby came out of the field house. A big cheer went up from the other parents waiting. Robby raised his hands in a victory grip. Linda ran up to him and put her