In story, some people root for the hero and others for the villain. Just as the protagonist is important, so is the role of the antagonist or villain. Each character in story is composed of a goal, what he hopes to fulfill; motivation – the reason in reaching that goal; and, what stops him from [...]

“Hello, my name is Tina,” I squeaked. My voice rose a few octaves, parched, my tongue danced in my mouth like a fish hitting dry land, while my heart galloped, racing for first prize at the Kentucky Derby. Sweat streamed down my back, a reflection of the Mississippi, and my hands were clammy, barely able [...]