The Way to Go

by Rebekah A. Morris

On his mother's advice, Hugh joins a hiking trip into the mountains. Seeking direction for his life, he has no idea how the trip could possibly show him the way to go.

Genres: Short Stories, Contemporary, Young Adult

18 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2018

About the author

Rebekah A. Morris has lived her entire life (as of now) in Missouri. Being home educated during her school years was great, except for writing. That was the worst subject (along with math) that she had to do. It wasn't until after she graduated that she discovered the joys and wonder of writing. Now she can't write enough. After spending six years in research and writing, she completed her first book, "Home Fires of the Great War," a 500+ page, historical fiction about home life in the United States and Canada during the First World War. Since then, she has been an avid writer and always has more than one story going on at once because only one story at a time got tiring and dull.

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Reviews

[R.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one! *coughs* I've like every one of these monthly stories Rebekah has written! :D

This one was really good! I loved how Amos, Burton, Clifford, and Clayton allowed Hugh to come along with them on their camping and hiking trip! I'm also happy that Hugh figured out what he could do with his life!

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the message in this story! The hiking trip was fun to read about and I especially enjoyed reading seeing how Hugh's character developed. Definitely worth picking up and reading! :)

[Angie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short story! I love camping/hiking settings, which is funny, because I'm not that great of a camper/hiker myself... ;) I related to Hugh pretty well, too, although I'm not quite that much of an introvert, and I liked the way the other guys on the trip reached out to him, even when he didn't seem to be responding. Really, really liked the resolution, too, although I would have enjoyed more detail in some of the ending scenes.

Also, the verse this story is based on is one of my absolute favorites. <3

4.5 stars

[Katja Labonté · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars & 4/10 hearts. This is my favourite Monthly Short Story so far! I loved Hugh, especially towards the end. The message was very good.

A Favourite Quote: “‘Isn’t it a wonderful thought that the God who created this amazing world promised that He would instruct and teach us and lead us in the way He wants us to go?’”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “Evening was fast settling over the mountains, hushing the songs of the birds.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “‘Which of you is the fastest long distance runner?’
“‘Um, I don’t know—‘ Amos began slowly in a hesitating voice. 
“‘Well, decide quickly. We haven’t time to waste.’”