After her husband's untimely death, Charlene Baker, mother of three teenagers, is informed by her attorney that she and the children will receive no inheritance. Everything will go to her husband's brother that she hates and despises. Charlene is forced to submit to his demands. Her and her two teenage daughters become family pawns along with other events that take place in their lives.
What tragedies lies lead to, a friendship broken beyond repair, families cut off from each other, a child and wife left grieving. What happens after the bubble bursts?
Profoundly pretentious Sir Lysander is full of himself, and looking to fill a lady's orifices. A single mother chef is willing. Will her rebellious daughter scare him off, or win his heart?
Fleur is a pediatric oncology nurse, seen by her colleagues as an eccentric traditionalist devoted to her faith. But as the pressures of an understaffed ward mount, her private, righteous convictions take a dark turn. Note to Readers: This short story delves into dark psychological and religious themes, including acts of violence and moral distortion. Please read with care.