First published 2013
Josh and Tony know they're hopeless on the basketball court. Their shots miss the rim by embarrassing distances. Their defense consists mainly of getting out of the way. But when an alien threat puts Earth in mortal danger, these two unlikely heroes discover they're the planet's only hope. The same skills that make them basketball disasters might be exactly what humanity needs to survive. Josh and Tony must find the courage to step forward when everything depends on them. They'll have to overcome their fears and self-doubt to face an enemy that could destroy their world. This short story explores how ordinary kids can become heroes when the stakes are higher than any game they've ever played.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, aliens
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
50 pages · Kindle Edition · Walden Pond Press