Five Survive Age Rating Novels & Stories

Maybe longer. It was so long that his arms and legs seemed to lose all feeling. Then, the shrill ring of his phone shattered the silence. The moment he answered, his mother's furious voice exploded through the speaker. "Julian, what did you say to Elaine?! She ran home crying, and now, she's threatening to kill herself! I told you to take good care of your sister, didn't I?" Under normal circumstances, Julian would have remained calm, collected, and completely unshaken. Not this time, however. He drew a long breath before letting out a bitter laugh.