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The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Ten – The Enchanted Wardrobe The next morning dawned misty and cool, with pearly light streaming through Cradle Cottage’s nursery curtains. Eliot stirred beneath his quilt, his pacifier still gently bobbing as he sucked in his sleep. His bunny was nestled against his side, and the slight crinkle … Read more
Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Two – The Quiet Aftermath Daniel barely spoke on the way home. The rain had let up by the time they pulled into the driveway, but the car still felt damp with tension. He sat with one hand on the passenger-side door handle, the other resting stiffly in his lap, … Read more
What Remains Between Us – Chapter Three – Quiet Adjustments Mark awoke before the sun. The house was silent except for the low hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen and the soft shifting of the old pipes in the walls. A faint golden wash stretched across the bedroom ceiling, not quite dawn but not … Read more
What Remains Between Us – Chapter Two – The Quiet in the Room The air in the house had taken on a strange stillness. Not silence — no, there were always sounds: the low hum of the fridge, the muted creak of settling floorboards, the soft murmur of the TV left on in the background. … Read more
The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Nine – A Cozy Picnic by the Singing Stream The next morning, Eliot woke to the soft sound of birdsong drifting in through the open window. The rain was gone, and the sky was a warm blue, dotted with drifting clouds. Sunlight filtered through the leaves outside Cradle … Read more
Mommy Knows Best – Chapter One – Close Call at the Café Daniel hated how aware he’d become of every drop of pressure in his bladder. Not long ago, he wouldn’t have given it a second thought—he would’ve just held it until the next convenient moment. But today? Today it was the only thing he … Read more
What Remains Between Us – Chapter One – The Silence Between Us The first time Mark wet himself during the day, it happened so quietly that he thought, for a fleeting moment, he had imagined it. He had been standing in the kitchen, leaning forward slightly as he waited for the kettle to boil. His … Read more
The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Eight – A Rainy Day in Cradle Cottage liot woke to the soft sound of raindrops tapping against the nursery window. The sky outside was wrapped in cozy gray clouds, and the gentle hush of rain made everything feel quieter, softer, safer. Curled up in his crib beneath … Read more
The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Seven The morning sun peeked through the windows of Cradle Cottage, casting a warm glow over Eliot’s nursery. Eliot stirred beneath his cozy blankets, cuddling his favorite bunny plush close. The gentle scent of fresh bread and honey drifted in from the kitchen, making his tummy give a … Read more
The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Six – Meeting Other Littles at the Meadow Garden! Morning light bathed Cradle Cottage in a soft, golden glow. Eliot woke slowly, snuggled deep within his quilted blankets. His bunny plush was tucked under his chin, and the soothing crinkle of his nappy reminded him just where he … Read more