Literature
The Scarlet Letter M
The Scarlet Letter M
Thursday, June 12th, 2053. 14.25
Harriet Tubman Middle School, special education division, room 065
Harville, Iowa
Charlie's lip trembled, as often it did when he was nervous. He tapped his right foot and squirmed uncomfortably in the undersized desk. He had only one day of school left before summer, and he didn't want to be here. The seventh grade wasn't an easy place for anyone, and Charlie wasn't just anyone. At thirteen years of age, and six feet six inches tall, weighing over two-hundred and seventy pounds, Charlie didn't think he fit in anywhere, especially in the public school system.
Charlie's seventh