Step-Brother to Step-Baby – Chapter 18

Step-Brother to Step-Baby – Chapter 18 Shouldering into the supermarket, the sliding doors parting before them, Mikey felt a surreal disconnect between the normality of the grocery setting and the unease he carried with him. The glaring lights and the chatter of shoppers were an abrasive reminder of just how public this place was. His … Read more

Step-Brother to Step-Baby – Chapter 10

Step-Brother to Step-Baby – Chapter 10 Mikey sat down at the kitchen table and looked at his stepmother with a pleading expression. “Please, can I stop wearing the nappies?” he asked. “I promise I’ll be good and not have any more accidents.” His stepmother looked at him with a mix of sympathy and frustration. “Mikey, … Read more

Step-Brother to Step-Baby – Chapter 5

Step-Brother to Step-Baby – Chapter 5 Mikey was still showing signs of defiance. It seemed he hadn’t quite given up yet. “**** off and have your supper, I’ll just go and get something from town if you’re going to be so pathetic.” I patted the back of Mikey’s nappy gently and made a facetious comment. … Read more