Emily kept to herself for the most part. However, she did have a few close friends and most of her classmates liked her, but there was one girl who didn’t. That girl’s name was Nicole. Nicole was very tall for her age, while Emily was very short. Emily also had slightly big ears. So every day, Nicole would act like a monkey in front of Emily. But Emily was too afraid to stand up for herself. All the while, she never told her parents about the bullying. Speaking of which, Martha had problems of her own. In fact, she was so nervous, she just sat at the kitchen table shaking. “Honey, what’s wrong?” Larry asked. “It’s Monica,” Martha said. “Her doctor’s are releasing her from the mental hospital. Apparently she showed signs of improvement when she found religion.” …show more content…
Humans inhabit other planets besides Earth. Oberon is one of them. Anyway, I want to tell you that you have the power to warp reality.” “Does that mean I can turn water into wine?” “Yes, and you can do so much more. Most children from Oberon can use their imagination to warp reality. Since your mother and I are from there, you have that power. It’s genetic. “Use that power, Emily. Use that power.” The next day, Emily went to her locker, just like every other school day. When Emily turned around, she saw Nicole towering over her. Nicole wore the same yellow sweater she wore all week. Also, she always covered her eyes with her bangs. “Hey, Nicole,” Emily said. “I didn’t think it was possible for you to sneak up on me.” “Give me your lunch money,” Nicole demanded in a stern voice. Normally, Emily would be too afraid to stand up for herself. However, she suddenly had this overwhelming feeling to stand up to herself. Maybe that feeling built up in her over time. Or maybe Emily gained confidence because of her newfound powers. She couldn’t tell. “No,” Emily said in a timid voice.” An uneasy silence filled the hallway. It was like a calm before a