EXCERPT: Fun and Friendly advice under the Sun.

"They're just like a pack of hungry wolves." Nikki says with a laugh.
Both Denise and Andrea nod their heads in agreement.
"Even though you're not God's gift to the female gender." Andrea began now facing Ivan.
"A lot of these girls around here, and even those back home would have no idea whatsoever"
Confused by her statement, Ivan shrugs.
"And what is that Andrea?" He asks.
"They wouldn't know how to approach you." Denise explains.
"Because you appear more distinguished, sophisticated, and you have killer intelligence."
"And you do."
Once again all three of the girls look over at Ivan.
They smile.
"Now take away the fact that you look fine, and of course you have a beautiful body." Nikki goes on to add.
"But you also have the brains, the gifts, and the talent to back it up."
"The stuff that you're up on, except for us because we understand you."
"At least half of these other girls where we live have no idea as to what you're talking about Ivan." Andrea continues on.
"In the coming years especially when you're in high school and beyond, these qualities that you have now will be among your best allies."
Even the boys nod their heads in agreement.
"Watch." Nikki now gives Ivan a wink.
"Just stay sweet and be yourself." She says.

Speak softly but carry a big stick

"On the day that a person succeeds in throwing me off of my square will also be the very day that I throw him or her off of their block."-Self quote(Furious, Author)

The Real Key to being successful in Life

"To play the game of life, it is required that you not play not out of fear of losing."
"But instead, you play to win."

EXCERPT: A Youth Stuntman and Daredevil

IVAN re-enters the abandoned house.
Rizzo, Alfred and Leon now became nervous.
"Ivan man, what the hell are you doing?" Rizzo and Leon both asked.
"Damn." Alfred whispers.

    Running up the stairs of this former residence smelling of damp, but yet molded drywall, Ivan quickly reaches the second floor. Going left, he reaches the living room. Peering through a window, he looks down on his friends as they anticipate his next move. Even the two blossomed females Cassandra and Justine are concerned.

   Standing in a narrow desecrated hallway near a bathroom, Ivan gives himself a running start.

   Dashing through the house, he makes his jump from a window in the center of the living room. Running and scrambling, Leon and Rizzo place more mats in front of the building.

  Rolling and flipping, Ivan lands. He is unscathed.

  After a brief moment of silence, the remaining spectators (namely his friends) applaud.

True Respect commanded by the creator and the Father himself.

"Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."-1 Peter 2:17

Life, Chess, and Fighting

What do they all have in common?  To truly succeed in all of these areas faith(even a little) along with common sense and a strategy(depending on what level) is required. If one is not careful the wrong move that he or she  makes could possibly be their last. Always think first.

WHO HOLDS THE POWER: EXCERPT: The First Date

   Cineplex Odeon, which leases two theaters in the building(Four on the second level) and four on the ground (namely Chestnut Street), Ivan and Nikki now enters the latter. They buy two tickets for "The Fly: The Return." As the lights in the auditorium began to fade and the screen comes to life, Ivan and Nikki already seated began cuddling up.