Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Families.
Regret
It was a Friday afternoon just like any other. But not for J.T. He was hung over, tired and most importantly broke. Years of gambling and womanizing had lead him to where he now was - a dingy motel room in a bad part of town. He waddled over to the sink and splashed some cold water on his face hoping it would sober him up. The only thing it did was awaken the part of his brain that drove him to drink in the first place.
By Raul Jimenez6 years ago in Families
Superpowers
If you've been following this story at all you'll know I'm a little apprehensive about writing it down. There are a number of reasons for this. It's not necessarily fear that makes me second guess myself, but the thought that people may not be able to relate to what I am writing about. Through this series of articles I will be letting go of the deepest secrets I hold and these secrets could be easily mistaken as fiction. Let me assure you my secrets are NOT fiction.
By Sylver Boswell6 years ago in Families
Save or Spare
“Save or spare, only you can decide who’s the lucky heir” were the bold black words printed on a sheet of banner style paper that lay above 5 Moleskin notebooks on a large desk. All different colors and all had different titles written across the covers. 5 notebooks for 5 family members, this will be interesting I thought.
By Auntie Kay6 years ago in Families
Remember This Day
If you know anything about people of color, it’s this: Sunday is church day. No matter who you are, what job you do, and how much money you have or don’t have, in my neighborhood on Sunday people attend church. Anything outside of that is considered sacrilege.
By J. R. Floyd6 years ago in Families
The Gift
40. That's how old I am going to turn on Sunday. Tomorrow. I was going to be 40, tomorrow. I looked at myself in the mirror and didn't see any lines or wrinkles to confirm that. I always made it a point to celebrate my birthday every year, because to me life is a blessing and we should always embrace it.
By Liss Suarez6 years ago in Families
Lost Hope
“Could life go any more wrong?” That is what I thought to myself as I sat in the chair across from my grandfather’s hospital bed. There I was watching his life slip away as his body was devoured by sepsis. His once smooth ebony chocolate skin was now a gray-scaled leather. My thoughts continuously drowned out by the beeping of his heart monitor machine and inconsistent heartbeat. He mustered up enough strength to beckon me over to his bedside with his pointing finger. I quickly wiped the tears away from eyes and walked towards him. As I leaned in closer to hear his whispers, he slowly placed his hand over mine.
By Samantha Martin6 years ago in Families
Dead Man's Last Wish
The flight to Minnesota was short, but felt long. I never expected having to fly back home to attend a funeral for a grandfather who refused to acknowledge that I even existed. Hiding out in the funeral parlor's extra-small bathroom, I stared at my reflection, anxiously adjusting my tie and fixing my hair. It was all just too much. Mother had insisted I attend, stating that, “Grandpa George would want you here.” Yeah, I doubt that.
By Victoria Gordon6 years ago in Families
