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Weekly Contest #46
“Tell me a story, Mommy,” he pleads, as he snuggles under the his covers in the gentle lamplight. “All right, Terry,” I smile, reaching for The Wizard of Oz on his bedside table. “No, not that story Mommy, tell me a story, like - the ones you make.” I freeze, my hand in mid-air. My smile feels stiff and waxy, and melts. “Not tonight, sweety.” I reach for the book again. “But Mommy, you haven’t told me a story in so long, not since Daddy – “ he breaks off suddenly, his eyes widening, and falls silent. In his eyes, I know he wants to take...
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