Locked Up

"Okay,” a voice announced, “time to get out.”

The side doors of the ten-passenger van opened and two men in dark blue uniforms stood, ready to greet the newest arrivals.  Brian didn’t move.  His hands and feet were shackled, and he was uncomfortable.  He was more than ready for their trip to be over, even if the destination was prison, but he couldn’t reach the belt buckle.  One of the officers stepped up into the van and surveyed the two young men before him.  The man looked at the pair, studying them for a long moment.  Sizing them up.  Were they going to be trouble or not?

Finally, he said, “I’m going to unbuckle you one at a time.  After I unbuckle you, slide to the edge of your seat and I’ll help you to the door.”

There was a pause.  “Okay?”

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Things are not okay for Brian as he tries to navigate the perils of life on the inside.  He learns that there is only one person that he can count on - himself.  And it's his time to do.

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Details

Length: 21,340 words, 77 pages

Genre: Young Adult fiction

Published: 2018

Author: J.D. Lavelle

Format: digital publication - PDF and EPUB

Cost: $3.00

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