Hero/Narrative

Hero
I still remember as if it were yesterday. I had just moved to a new house in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I was no longer living on a dirt road, but rather a paved one. Fenced-in homes, tall oak trees, and dozens of little children made up a neighborhood anyone would be proud to live in. Previous isolation, which led to shyness, prevented me from making any new friends. As a remedy for this loneliness, my parents bought me a puppy. His name was Intrepid. I was happy. Finally I had a friend and a companion. I had feelings of love towards my dog, but didn't realize how loyal he woul…