Step Mom’s Tears: Chapter 3

"With stepfather gone, Nick and his stepmother will enjoy their vacation together."

MaggieThe following morning, Maggie was woken up by more of Jack’s yelling into his cell phone. She flinched and blinked stressfully until she realized he was on the other side of the room. Apparently, his friend in Michigan was attempting...

Awaking Stepmom Ch. 05

"Matt returns from school to take advantage of his stepmother's free-use agreement."

“Nick, when are you going to get your car fixed?” Stephanie asked.“When I got money, bitch. Stop pushing me,” Nick replied.“Well, hurry up. I can’t stand to be the only three seniors still riding the bus home every day with...

Awaking Stepmom Ch. 03

"During a Labor Day cookout, Matt convinces his mother to help him with an issue he's having."

“Come on, Mom. Just a little,” Matt whispered in the kitchen.“No,” she replied sharply.“But it’s been an entire week without—”“No!” she whispered, pointing the long sharp kitchen knife in her hand at me to make the point. She had been...

Fathers, Brothers, and Sons – Pt. 2

"An unimaginable betrayal. But why? And what comes next?"

Neither of us spoke at first; I was too stunned, and she too ashamed. Finally, I asked in a raspy voice, “Why?”Her gaze remained steadfastly away from mine. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, Luke. I… He was dying. And I...