Blessings In A Backpack Novels & Stories

I really didn’t want to see anyone else at that moment except Freya and, by coincidence or plan, Aaliyah. “The journey ahead is long. You are strong. You’ll be fine.” Aaliyah tried encouraging me but I didn’t want it from her. “Take this…” She removed the back and gave it to me. “Inside it are what you need for your journey. There’s a compass that glows when you get closer to your destination.” I took the bag and hung it around my neck. The sun completely set. My ride had arrived. It was time to go. We walked together to the car the was waiting for me. My luggage was in the car already.

I hurl a comb for my unruly hair, a novel, a pack of condoms and a joint wrapped in a tissue into my old backpack and leave the house. Did I say a pack of condoms? Yes. You heard that right. I’m human too. I may be a tomboy but I have feelings and need to get laid once in a while. A joint? Yeah. With my problems one needs such. I got introduced to it at a young age and I don’t think it’s going to change any soon. It helps me relax. It helps me forget about my problems and be like a normal human being and it’s part of what never misses in my backpack.

No battery life left, my backpack felt heavy on my back and for a moment I considered dropping it but I breathe in deep and tried gathering strength. ‘Come on Reyna, you can do this ‘ I said to my self and took a step forward and grinned when I saw civilization. I put more spring to my steps and hurried down the hills shouldering my backpack carefully not to let it slip off my tired shoulder. The sky rumbled and lightning flashed in the sky.

Then, he walked over to my gravestone, his voice soft and full of pain as he said, "Adeline, don't come back as their daughter in your next life. Be a free wolf instead." Through their tears, my parents unzipped the backpack. Inside were just a few pieces of clothing—worn thin and stretched out from years of washing—and a single journal. They opened it and began to read. "Today's my first diary entry! Because I have a new little sister! I'm going to write about our life together every day! I even gave her a matching diary as a gift and gave up my room for her. I already love her so much! "I spent my allowance to buy her a new dress. But she came home soaking wet. I was so worried and asked w

Once he could get his hands on a new vehicle, he’d find her some different clothes and force her to change. Opening the first of the two stolen backpacks, he examined the meager contents, pleased to find three bottles of water and a handful of granola bars, a spelunking headlight and a basic first aid kit. Checking the other, he found additional water and food, two pair of climbing gloves, both too small for him, sunscreen, a map and navigation tool, a multi-tool pocketknife and firestarter kit.

Some of the territory you’ll be crossing is dry and arid. Adam nodded. “Your mom filled my backpack up with food and water.” It was nice having a mom, as opposed to a Mother. Esther had made sure he had as much as she could fit into the pack without weighing him down too much. He also had some hydration pills, just in case. Plenty of ammunition for the gun in his holster was also in the pack, but he hoped he didn’t need it. One gun against the Motherhood likely wouldn’t be effective. “Before we hook the cart up, I think you should try it out. I guess I’ll show you first.”

I turn to Andrew to talk to him and find him already looking at me. “Umm, I just... um you know want to say thank you for what you did back there.” he thanks me with a shy smile. I raise my eyebrow, clueless on why he is thanking me. Suddenly, everything becomes clear... The backpack. I wonder why it looked familiar. It is the same backpack I got Andrew, for Christmas. So, these people have been bullying Andrew all this time. I feel terrible that I didn’t even recognize Andrew. I dig my nails into my palm to keep myself calm. I don’t know how these people can be so heartless. Despite my anger, I give Andrew a kind smile.

Before she exited, I said, "Bonnie, I can't thank you enough. For everything." "Just one bada** woman helping out another. It's what we do." And with that, she was gone. I went over to the shopping bags she'd left, and my eyes watered as I looked through everything she'd bought me. A bunch of toiletries, bedding, a bath towel, a set of plastic dishes, silverware, paper goods, laundry detergent, dish soap, some frozen dinners, everything I'd need for sandwiches, milk, and breakfast cereal. And a bottle of Jack. It was the first time in a long while that I was starting to feel like I was home.

And of course my leather jacket and light blue converse. I also grab a plain white bikini, a towel, some sunscreen and a pair of black sunglasses with a golden frame in my backpack for the trip to the beach after school. I decide to take a pack of dried seaweed with me as well in case I get hungry later on. I believe that's all I need so I put my light purple and white backpack over my right shoulder before I walk out of my apartment and lock it after me.

Then, she added without looking at Gray, “Well, it’s also true that humans indeed are amazing.” Hearing that, he raised his head and showed a silly smile towards Sierra. She ignored him once again and continued, “There are two types of blessed people. The one who born with it or the one who earns it. Naturally, the one who born with it is more powerful and bear a rare Blessing, but it’s once in a million. So, how about the one who earns it?” Gray questioned her back curiously, “Does it mean they can learn?”