The White Faced Bear
by R. Scott McCoy
© 2010 – All Rights Reserved
This title is our launching selection for Beside the Belfire Book Club!

Jeff knew he had to get Rex to a vet fast, but first he had to get away from the house. He wanted to take the big rifle, but it took too long to work and only held four rounds. Putting the pistol back in his waistband, he scooped up the lever action. Then he picked up Rex and ran for the garage door, cursing himself for not …

Off Track
by Michael Hultquist
© 2011 – All Rights Reserved

“Not a good first week, I take it?” Counselor Ray said. His voice vacillated between mild amusement and dumfounded concern.
Gary sat in the same chair as last week, arms folded across his chest, lower lip jutted out in an uncharacteristic pout. He expected a lecture and felt one coming on, like a volcano rumbling the earth before it spouts off. Isn’t that what counselors are for, anyway? They lecture you about what you are and aren’t supposed to do. They dig …