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Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Nine – A Day of Gentle Rules

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Mommy Knows Best – Chapter Nine – A Day of Gentle Rules Daniel stirred under the soft weight of the blanket, feeling the warmth of the morning sunlight spilling across his face before he’d even opened his eyes. The house was quiet in a way that only mornings could be: the distant hum of the … Read more

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter One

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Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter One – First Sunlight Splash The summer air smelled different that morning—warmer, saltier, alive with a kind of brightness that felt almost too much for me. I stood at the edge of the boardwalk with my beach bag strap digging into my palm, trying not to look as tense … Read more