Sleep still in his eyes, he came down the stairs rather heavily, his feet feeling as if they were made of lead. He could hear noises coming from the kitchen; the sound of water rushing into the sink, drawers gently...

Twelve Days in Christmas, Part Three

"A cozy, small town, sibling romance that will break your heart and then heal it."

December 22nd: The PageantThe childhood fantasies of being a pageant queen came rushing back, just as those of being on the float had the day before. Twelve women, representing the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas, and each one of them...

Twelve Days in Christmas, Part Two

"A cozy, small town, sibling romance that will break your heart and then heal it."

While she drove home, she called Brad.“Got any plans for dinner?” she asked.“None.”“I’ll stop in town and bring something back. Alright?” she asked.“You’re the best!”“I know. Maybe you can thank me later?” she teased.“Gladly.”She brought home dinner, and they ate...

Twelve Days In Christmas, Part One

"A cozy, small town, sibling romance that will break your heart and then heal it."

December 13th: Coming HomeAs the snowfall intensified, adding another layer of white to the already blanketed stretch of country road, Christmas slipped on her gloves, her hat, and opened the car door with a frustrated sigh. Her sneakers were not...

The Awakening of Mrs C – Part 2

"Mrs C returns from the gym .."

My affair with Mikey continued throughout the summer. One afternoon, I returned from the gym to find the two boys watching a film, and my husband in his study, working as usual. After chatting briefly with Mikey and Jeremy, I...