Short Stories

  Introduction Meet David and Ethan, an exuberant and loving couple living in a picturesque town known for its liberal values. David is a successful architect with a flair for creativity, and Ethan is a beloved theater director with a penchant for drama.  Their lives are full of laughter, love, and their teenage son, Max, who recently found his first love, Jessica. Everything seems perfect until Jessica's ultra-conservative, government-connected parents, the Hathaways, come into the picture.  The Hathaways are visiting to meet Max's family, and to make a good impression, Max asks his dads to temporarily pretend to be straight. What ensues is a series of hilarious misadventures as David and Ethan navigate their way through this farcical facade. Enjoy reading for free; if you like the story, and would like to offer a donation it would really be appreciated Blog Short  Stories    I also write short stories for all.  Mail me at joubertles@yahoo.com Chapter 1: "The Request&quo

  Enjoy reading for free; if you like the story, and would like to offer a donation it would really be appreciated Blog Short  Stories    I also write short stories for all.  Mail me at joubertles@yahoo.com The Last Secret Keeper Introduction In the quaint town of Graystone, where secrets whispered through the halls of ancient mansions and shadows danced in the moonlight, a mystery lay buried for decades.  The residents of Graystone were accustomed to the eerie silence of their town, where the past lingered like a specter, and the future seemed always to be shaped by secrets left unspoken.  Among these residents was Emily Hartwood, a young woman with a curious mind and a penchant for uncovering the truth. When Emily inherits her estranged grandmother's mansion, she unwittingly steps into a labyrinth of secrets that could unravel the very fabric of her family and the town itself. As Emily begins to explore the old mansion, she discovers a hidden room filled with old journals, lette