A Bloody Book

How long does a lost child hold onto hope?

"When did you stop caring? Go into any kindergarten classroom and ask those kids how many want to become readers. All the hands go up. They keep them up until you give them some eye contact because they want you to know that they are well on their way to becoming readers. And now you're all in this remedial class with your failing grades and bad reputations. So, when did you all stop caring?" No one, dear reader, is prepared for Maxx's answer or his chilling tail of death, struggle, and murder.