The Holiday, Part Eight, Grandad Joins The Fun

"This is a couple of months after the holiday where Ana and Josie draw my dad into the fun."

A couple of months after we all came back from Florida, my fortieth birthday was approaching. All three girls were excited to do something, and I hoped it would be a chance to mend things with my mother. She had...

Blame It On The Island

"Father and daughter are stranded together on a remote island. What could happen?"

I slowly opened my eyes and realized that I was wet and sandy. Where am I? I think I see a girl kneeling beside me. I was hit on the head, but now I’m coming to… I recognized this beautiful...

A Dog’s Tale Pt. 5 – Mother’s Love

"“Are you thirsty, puppet?” Monique answered with a vary nod, and Shaquila gently put the bottle to her lips, letting her sister have a drink."

The dinner table that night had an empty chair, but Shaquila’s chatter made Monique’s absence nearly invisible. She excused her sister’s nonappearance, saying she hadn’t felt well, well aware that Monique was feeling more than good, shackled and bound as...

The Creaky Door

"Never, ever, must you know."

There it was again, the door,Creaking, like the wooden floor.You're tugging gently at my covers,Away from the creaky door.Softly pulling at my wear,Alcohol breath upon the air.Your rough hands upon my skin,Handled without a hint of care.Your breath becomes so...

Operation Fresh Start

"My life took a turn when I missed my exit and found my cousin on the street."

While driving from the city to my home, I thought about my position and life over the past five years. I had left a dinner meeting with my financial advisor. I met with Frank Stewart biweekly since winning millions in...