“Brielle’s routine started the same way every morning for months. Wake up, start breakfast, get the children ready, pack David’s lunch and send him off with a smile and a kiss. Pretend not to know he’s sleeping with that slut, Samantha, from up the street. Drop the children off…clean the house…and on and on and […]
Author Archives: SM Grady
Arrangements
It had been two years since the wedding, and Anya was finally starting to feel settled. She didn’t think that she was in love with Rajon yet, but she cared for him deeply and they had some good times together. In all honesty, she had lucked out. She knew that all arranged marriages didn’t work […]
When You Lost Me
You want an explanation. You can’t move on without it. You don’t understand how I did. Your feelings from that night are still raw, you still feel exposed. It happened so fast. Too fast, in your opinion. One minute we were arguing, and the next thing you knew I was packing my bags. I left […]
New Release!
Everyone has secrets….. Most people don’t put their desires or devious thoughts on full display for everyone they meet. They don’t reveal the tough choices they’ve had to make, or talk about the relationships that went awry. What if you had a chance to peel back the curtain and take a glimpse inside the lives […]
Can you mourn strangers?
Here is an article I wrote for Thought Catalog on the murder of Nipsey Hussle and the concept of mourning someone you don’t know. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Say His Name
Have you downloaded your copy? It’s only $2.99 on Amazon. Check it out today! https://www.amazon.com/Say-His-Name-Short-Story-ebook/dp/B07PHYW82B And stay tuned for more updates! *If you’re visiting Scattered Thoughtz from your cell phone, don’t forget to scroll all the way down and hit View Full Site. This will allow you to get the full experience and utilize the […]
Nights Like This
It’s our first date. Except we both agree that it isn’t, because it’s the only way you can get me to agree to meet you for dinner. There’s no pressure. We talk, we laugh, we enjoy ourselves. You’re kind, considerate, and funny. The chemistry is almost tangible. I know right away that I like you…but […]
Updates and New Release!
Hello! If you’re following my site, you may have noticed that my posts have slowed down a bit. I’ve been working on a few projects, and one was recently released! My first full-length short story, Say His Name, is available on Amazon for only $2.99 Description: Dana’s life comes to a halt after the […]
Background Noise
No New Friends
Kaci saw a small beam of light up ahead, but the area that it was coming from quickly went dark after a few seconds. She pulled out her phone to check the message again and make sure that she was in the correct spot. Yep, this was it. The text had come in about two […]