1. Short Story - Scenes from the War
... . As we got closer, we could tell the camp spanned the area of a small farm. Our formation moved slightly to the south so we could enter the stockade. With the change in direction, the wind also changed direction. It was now coming from the north. It carried with it the worst smell I ever smelled. It reminded me of the time the cow died on the vacant farm next to my childhood home ... . With each breath, I could feel my lungs burn. The sun was scorching, the heat unbearable, and not a cloud in the sky. I could see no relief from the sweltering day ahead of me. The only amusement I had was...
- Word Count: 6345
- Approx Pages: 25
- Grade Level: High School