Just a Newsboy
And then he smiled, and world didn't seem like such a bad place
15 years before the legendary newsies strike of 1899, a child was born. When he is 18 months old, he is brought to the Manhattan Newsies Lodging House. In time, he would be known as Racetrack Higgins. This is his story. This is the story of the newsies strike of 1899...but not as you know it. With twists and turns and...
"No! I am not in love with my best friend! Or his crush..." Albert trails off, blushing so much that his face now matches his hair. His two friends laugh. "Oh man, you are totally whipped." Finch responds, laughing. Albert groans, hiding his face in his hands. "I'm doomed." Albert spent his whole Newsie life hanging...
Racetrack Higgins was a normal Manhattan Newsie- more or less. He was Gay, but so were all of his brothers. He was Jack's Second in Command and had a rough past. He was stubborn, has anxiety, and is a good bit chaotic. Spot Conlon was not a normal Newsie. He was the King of Brooklyn, the Borough feared by most. Except...