Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Days Are Changing

Fall 2028 - Pine State University, Arcadia, North Carolina
Lucas Craig is 22, Baine Austin is 20, Violet Craig is 19, Kat Gates is 19


Her first semester at Pine State University hasn't exactly been easy. Kat Gates is majoring in Science & Medicine, with a focus on the medical aspect.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Family Pressure

November 2028 - Arcadia, North Carolina
William Lloyd is 64,  Julie is 64, Blake is 39


“Take this and you should be feeling better tomorrow,” Blake Lloyd tells Bianca Gates as he hands over the little cup with thick liquid medicine in it.

“Are you sure?” She had been brought in by her mom with stomach pains that had her almost crying. But the tests didn’t show anything to be worried about, so Blake gives her some medicine to help settle her stomach.

“I’m sure,” he says, smiling at her.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

November 2028 Birthdays & Anniversaries

Pine Hollow, North Carolina


"You're celebrating your last year in your thirties," Xander Gates tells his wife. "We should have a big party just for you."

"We didn't have a big party when you turned thirty-nine," Chelsea points out.

Xander shrugs. "You're more important than I am."

Friday, August 2, 2019

Desert Love

October 2028 - Oasis Springs, Nevada
Madison Craig is 33, Bryant is 32, Summer is 6, Skye is 4


“Hey, Madison,” Tucker Craig calls out as she walks into the laboratory. “Ready for a busy day?”

“Aren’t the days always busy around here?” Madison asks.

Monday, July 29, 2019

The Next Adventure

October 2028 - Del Sol Valley, California
Jason Lloyd is 41, Lilly is 40, Jacob and Mia are 7


Life in Del Sol Valley, California is different from the old life back in tiny Pine Hollow, North Carolina. Jason and Lilly have twins, Jacob and Mia, who are now 7 years old. They love life in the bustling city across the country. They spend days after school swimming in the family's pool, which overlooks parts of the city and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Monday, July 15, 2019

October 2028 Birthdays & Anniversaries

Oasis Springs, Nevada -



There are many days Cynthia feels every side effect that having yet another birthday only means for more aches and pains. When did this happen? What happened to the girl who jumped from club to club meeting random guys? These days she likes to stay home and play with her younger daughter Raven, even though her back usually makes loud cracking noises when she tries too hard.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Making The Move

September 2028 - Pine Hollow, North Carolina
Zane Smith is 45, Belinda is 46, Dee is 16, and Emily is 14
(Caleb Gates is 16)


"I'm getting confused on what it is Mr. Gates wants me to write in this paper on advanced waste management," Dee says as she looks over her homework assignment. "What would I know about waste management?"

"Maybe he wants you to write about recycling," Emily says.

"Everyone already knows about recycling," Dee tells her.