*close up of the back of a swivel chair, a spotlight boring down on it*
Reader (aka You): Um...hello?
Pebble (aka Me!): So. You pressed the "Read" button on my story.
Reader: Uh, yeah I did. What's going on?
Me: *spins around in the chair to face the reader, except I turn around in the chair too fast so I keep spinning around, therefore embarrassing myself*
Me: ..Pretend that didn't just happen.
Me: *claps hands together* So! You wanna read my book huh? I admire your curiosity, kid.
Reader: We're like the same age-
Me: But don't let the title fool you! Because this isn't some kind of horror/thriller like it suggests. It's actually a-
Reader: A teen drama. Yeah, I read the book description.
Me: Okay, I'm trying to do this whole "mystery narrator" thing and your little sarcastic comments aren't helping.
Reader: Sorry, sorry. Go on.
Me: Thank you. Yes, this story is a teen drama. With moments full of laughter, love, some heartbreak, and most importantly, friendship. Still with me here?
Reader: Okay, so why is it called "Fresh Meat"?
Me: Because it's about starting high school! And high school is the scariest part of your life, especially if you're a freshman! Get it? Freshman "Fresh Meat"?
Reader: Oh, I get it! That's really clever!
Me: Why, thank you.
Reader: But high school isn't really that scary.
Me: Whaaat? Of course it is!
Reader: Even scarier than taxes?
Me: ...Ok, ONE of the scariest parts of your life.
Me: But still, starting high school can be scary. I was nervous when I was a freshman. And I'm sure you were too.
Reader: You're not wrong. I was pretty nervous.
Me: Exactly! And that's what this book is about! The struggles of high school and some of the obstacles that most teenagers face.
Reader: Oh boy. I don't think I'm ready for that.
Me: Oh don't worry! It's not that bad! Yes, there's some sad moments, but it's not that depressing. There are also cute and funny moments, and some heartwarming ones too.
Reader: Hm, sounds like a good read!
Me: I know right? So what do you say? Ready to read my book?
Reader: Of course? I mean, I was on board to begin with.
Me: Great! *clears throat* (in a deep voice that detectives use) I'll leave you to it. But just one more thing before you go. Keep this in mind as you're reading: With true friends by your side, anything obstacle is-
Reader: Is possible to overcome. Yeah, I read that in the description too. Can I read the book now please?
Me: *crosses my arms and huffs* Buzzkill.
YOU ARE READING
Fresh Meat
Teen FictionThe title and cover of this book might fool you with its horror/thriller look, but it's actually the complete opposite. This book focuses on the harsh reality of high school and the struggles that teens face, instead of the musical one that TV lied...
