A FREE short story about confidence, courage, and standing your ground when it matters most.
Experience a short story from my Beyond the Goalposts universe through the eyes of a character who finds strength when everything falls apart
What if the moment that changes your life happens fifty feet away from everyone else's drama?
In "Fifty Feet From the Fire," step into Lexi Michaels' world during the night of a chaotic party that gets raided. While everyone else was running from the police, she witnessed something that changed how she saw herself forever.
This isn't just another party story. It's about that pivotal moment when you stop waiting to be chosen and start choosing yourself.
Fifty Feet From The Fire is a short story companion to Beyond the Goalposts: Junior Year where you'll discover:
The real story behind a wink that started it all
What Lexi was really thinking during the weeks after it
The moment of quiet strength that became her turning point
Why sometimes the best view comes from standing apart
The night that taught her confidence isn't about being picked—it's about picking yourself
Whether you've read my book Beyond the Goalposts or not, this story fills in some gaps and shows you a unique perspective to a wild night.
Perfect for readers who love:
Character-driven coming-of-age stories
Small-town Texas settings
Emotional depth and authentic teenage experiences
Stories about finding your inner strength
From Jason Curlee, author of Beyond the Goalposts: Junior Year. His debut novel that captures what it means to grow up chasing dreams under Friday night lights in a small town.
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Sometimes the most important lessons come from people who don't even know they're teaching. Download your free story and discover what Lexi learned that night.
About the Author
I'm Jason Curlee, a small-town Texas kid who grew up under Friday night lights, who's always had this dream of telling the story of our Junior Year football season. I write emotionally raw, character-driven fiction about chasing dreams, holding on to what matters, and figuring it all out in the middle of the pressure.
Fifty Feet From The Fire is part of a bigger world I’m building. One story at a time. Thanks for reading with me.
