Where's Tess and Other Short Stories

This is a collection of short stories. Where's Tess? Four young teens set off on a one day job that will pay them $100.00 Knowing their destination is off limits, the teens tell their families they are headed in a totally different direction. Scorching temperatures, rough terrain and lack of water turn this excursion into a life or death situation. When only three of the teens stagger back to safety, the big question is, Where's Tess. House on Lonely Hill A young family moves back to their hometown. They begin the search for a place to buy. Ignoring the stories, they decide to look at the House on Lonely Hill. What they discover will prove or disprove all the stories that have circulated for years. The Missing Room Two young couples, traveling together, break down in front of a motel. Being told the tow truck couldn't get there until morning, they take the two last rooms. When morning comes, one couple is missing and so is their room. Police, F.B.I. and border patrol are brought in to investigate the unusual disappearance. The investigation leads to an international ring of smugglers. What they are dealing in will make you think twice about stopping at a motel. War Games After thousands of years of wars, the world's leaders came up with a new way to fight. There are no longer any trained military, only volunteers of every age and gender. When a foreign government declares war on the United States, millions of people volunteer to fight. Only one hundred are chosen. The war is fought by strict rules and the outcome is immediately announced. This book is suitable for all age groups.