Out of Control

by Richard Reece

  BEATEN

  Keah’s a cheerleader and Ty’s a football star, so they seem like the perfect couple. But when they have their first fight, Ty is beginning to scare Keah with his anger. Then after losing a game, Ty goes ballistic and hits Keah repeatedly. Ty is arrested for assault, but Keah still secretly meets up with Ty. How can Keah be with someone she’s afraid of? What’s worse—flinching every time your boyfriend gets angry or being alone?

  SHATTERED STAR

  Cassie is the best singer at Southside and dreams of being famous. She skips school to try out for a national talent competition. But her hopes sink when she sees the line. Then a talent agent shows up, and Cassie is flattered to hear she has “the look” he wants. Soon she is lying and missing rehearsal to meet with him. And he’s asking her for more each time. How far will Cassie go for her shot at fame?