The lunch rush at the diner was loud and chaotic—plates clattering, orders being shouted, coffee being poured—when my phone buzzed on the counter beside me. I wiped my hands on my apron and picked it up. The screen said “Ethan’s School.” My heart dropped. Schools don’t call in the middle of the day unless something’s wrong. I swiped to answer, trying to keep my voice steady. “Hello?” A man’s voice came through, brisk and official. “Ma’am, this is Principal Dawson. We need you to come to the school immediately. There’s

The cemetery was quiet that afternoon, the air heavy with the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves. The wind whispered through the old oak trees as I walked along the gravel path, clutching a vase of roses in my trembling hands. It had been four long months since I’d last come here. Four months since we buried Tom. And to be honest, it wasn’t just grief that kept me away. There was something darker underneath, something I hated admitting even to myself—resentment. Tom had been a good husband, kind

“Could You Dance With Me? My Ex Is Watching.” – Extended & More Exciting Rewrite The chandeliers of the Grand Meridian Hotel sparkled like floating stars above the heads of Manhattan’s richest and most powerful guests. The ballroom looked like a magical world—expensive suits, glittering gowns, the sound of soft laughter, clinking champagne glasses, and music that made everyone feel important. But behind those polite smiles, people were competing. Every handshake had a hidden meaning. Every compliment had a secret agenda. It was the kind of event where ambition walked