Chapters tagged step-mom

by Levantin

Chapter 59

The gray Friday morning swallowed every scrap of daylight over the schoolyard. My steps were heavy, each stride across the wet pavement a dull reminder of last night in the living room as the resin rubbed raw against my skin. The scent of Vanessa’s jasmine oil seemed still trappe...

by Levantin

Chapter 60

The days that followed blurred into a single, dull nightmare of harsh monitor glare, formulas, and sleep deprivation. My room smelled of cold coffee and stale air. While Loona spent her days at university and Vanessa attended her appointments, I spent every free minute after scho...