For years, Madison longed for answers about her estranged father and his side of the family. She never expected those answers to come in the form of a stranger on her doorstep with news of a will and an unsettled estate. Now there are siblings, grandparents, and a family business to contend with. Not to […]
It was that time of year when families came together to celebrate and give thanks. Eva was supposed to be on her best behavior. “No shenanigans,” her mother warned, before the guests started trickling in for dinner. Eva was given strict instructions not to mention her father’s gambling problem or Aunt Stacey’s fondness of walking […]
I’m working on a collection of full-length short stories (each story will be around 7500 words). The central theme will be normal, every day citizens who are dealing with some sort of chaotic situation or event –possibly of their own making– and how it all unfolds. So What’s Barrington? Barrington is a fictional city in […]
She should have left when she heard the screams. That’s what most people would have done—run away and never look back. Or at least, leave and call the police. Instead, Marisa followed the sound which took her further and further into the abandoned building. This wasn’t how she expected her afternoon walk to turn out, […]
Very, very short stories that I share on my Instagram page from time to time. Be sure to follow @ScatteredThz on IG to stay connected!
It wasn’t hard to pull off. The hospital was overwhelmed with patients because of the Coronavirus. There was increased security, but they were on high alert for people stealing protective equipment and supplies. There was only one nurse monitoring the babies. Addison didn’t believe that she was a bad person. Just the opposite in fact. […]
Katrina paced back and forth in front of the receptionist’s desk. Why were they making her wait this long? Didn’t they want to find Clint? “Ma’am, step into this interview room for me,” a detective finally waved Katrina over. “About time.” They settled into the chairs across from each other. Katrina waited for the detective […]
Read Part 1 Here first! “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that,” Desi interrupted Chariece’s thoughts. “Said what?” “That you couldn’t break up…never mind. Just tell me why you ended up in a holding cell.” “It was mostly for trespassing. Darius made it seem worse than what it was.” “Trespassing? I thought you said it […]
The ride from the police station to her house only took 20 minutes, but it felt like forever to Chariece. “Thanks again,” she said to her friend, Desi, as they pulled into the driveway. Desi didn’t respond until she parked. “I’m coming in.” “No, it’s been a long night. I just want to shower, go […]
Mrs. Bennington was too busy to die. A fact that Nikita was reminded of constantly. Her mother-in-law would say, “If you’re hanging around for Samuel’s inheritance, just know that I’m too busy to die anytime soon.” Sometimes, the comment followed a small disagreement between the women. Other times, it was purposefully said in front of […]