The Disguise

Chapter 1

Wow I finally decided to start writing this book, and I am honestly very excited for what this story can become! Thank you to everyone who waited and a special thank you to everyone who inboxed me asking me to start it already, cause I really needed that motivation! I have lots of ideas for this story so please be patient and bear with me! <3 

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I was physically unable to sleep now that I've formulated a plan. Well... I don't exactly have a plan but I at least have an initiative. 'Get yourself into Glenwood Academy' and I'll be sure to find my evidence. 

I immediately powered up my laptop and logged into facebook. Larry and my Uncle Ernie were my only friends online at the moment. That's another thing I loved about Larry; he was available at all hours of the day. I honestly don't think the man slept.

Sienna Fox: Hey Larry u know how u said I could ask you any questions I had about the project?!

Larry began typing only a few seconds after I sent the message

Larry Rothstein: I sure did. What's up, and why are you not asleep kiddo?

I rolled my eyes and scoffed at the fact that Larry actually used proper spelling and grammar on facebook.

Sienna Fox: i've been thinking a lot about how i'm gonna gather evidence and I realized that I actually need to visit Glenwood in order to get what I need.

Larry Rothstein: That's an interesting approach. Have you figured out exactly how you're going to just stop by for a visit to "gather evidence."

Sienna Fox: Sure it's easy, I'll just pretend I'm stopping by for a visit around the place then I'll take a few pics and head out.

Larry Rothstein: Sienna, you're missing the point. Your plan is not as simple as you would like it to be. Glenwood is not a museum, you need to either be a student or faculty member to be in there. All other visitors would probably need an appointment for a meeting or conference. And if you did for whatever reason, find your way into the walls of the academy, it would take much more than "a few pics" to even begin accumulating evidence for a story of such magnitude. 

God, I hate when he's right...

Sienna Fox: What do you suggest I do? I'm starting to feel helpless..

Larry Rothstein: Don't give up so easily! Get some rest and think it through. Good night Sienna, and please take some time to brainstorm in the morning.

Sienna Fox: I know it's probably impossible, but can you please call the school secretary in the morning and ask if it's possible for me to shadow for a day. Just tell her I'm working on a state project or something, she might let me come.

Larry Rothstein: I'll call in the morning and ask, but don't get your hopes up. And don't get into the habit of asking me for favors, remember this is supposed to be all you! ;P

Sienna Fox: I know i know I'm sorry! G'night Larry, thanks for ur help you're the best.

Larry Rothstein: Yeah, yeah I know.

I logged off, exhaling deeply as I flopped back onto my pillow. Hopefully a little sleep will help me think better.

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"Whatever's cooking smells delicious," I said, lazily stretching and sitting at the kitchen table. I lived with my Aunt Jackie and her husband Kevin along with my 6 and 8 year old cousins Shane and Jason. My aunt and Kevin owned a restaurant in the city, and were both amazing cooks to my personal enjoyment. My parents are currently in Dubai for 6 months. They are both talented journalists, hence my "little hobby," and travel all over the world. I see them a few times a year if I'm lucky, but it doesn't really bother me. I consider Jackie and Kevin my mom and dad. My folks are committed to their work more than anything. I personally don't think they even wanted to have me. The only thing I ever got out of them was my passion for journalism.