8. He Ain't Heavy [Firefox]

"Son," the man called out, his voice raspy but kind. "That’s a mighty long way to go with such a burden. You look like you’re about to break."

Thirteen-year-old Elias felt his boots sinking deeper with every step. On his back, his younger brother, Leo, was a dead weight of fever and exhaustion. They were miles from the clinic, and the storm was beginning to turn the trail into a river. 8. He Ain't Heavy

Elias paused, shifting Leo’s legs higher around his waist. He wiped the rain from his eyes and looked at the old man, a small, tired smile touching his face. "Son," the man called out, his voice raspy but kind