Short Story High School

They say you never forget your first love, but what happens when your first love becomes a world-famous rock star? Justin and Peggy were high school sweethearts, but their lives changed when Justin and his brothers made it big as rock stars. Suddenly her sweet and attentive boyfriend was traveling all over the world, partying and living the high life. Then came the night when he hurt her in the worst way imaginable... She vowed to never forgive Justin for hurting her. But when he unexpectedly moves in next door to her twelve years later, bringing her flowers and talking about fate, will she...

“The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether” is an Edgar Allan Poe short story that expertly blends his dark perspective with the comic. -This is the original story—only word order and difficult vocabulary have been updated. -End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text. -Biographical information on Edgar Allan Poe is included. -For other classic short stories in easy to understand updated English search for “Simplified for Modern Readers Series.”