Jessica S. Preston

I once heard a story, I’m sure many will be able to relate to in some way. There was a young man who had the privilege of walking to and from school. Everything was ok, up until he would reach a certain point. Each time he would reach this certain corner he absolutely had to pass by in order to get to his house, he would reach this scary dog. This dog would bark and growl showing all his sharp teeth letting the little boy know what to expect if he were to come any closer. Each time it came for the boy to reach this certain corner, he would fear his life and take out running another way and take a longer route home. This took place day after day, until one day the boy changed his mind. One day the young boy made up in his mind that he was no longer going to run from this scary dog who it seems to have made it a point to terrorize him each day. On his way home from school, the young boy made it to the corner, ready to make the turn to his home. He stopped and saw the dog. As usual, ...