​Bekka Scott - Genre Rule Breaker Extraordinaire

The Unforeseen Confrontation

By the afternoon, they reached a clearing—a magical spot bathed in sunlight, a crystal-clear stream bubbling nearby. The surroundings felt like a postcard of tranquility and connection, and as the kids splashed around, the worries of the world momentarily faded away.

But then, out of nowhere, Maria turned to him, her expression suddenly serious. “Javier, you’ve seemed distracted lately. What’s going on?”

The air thickened, a charged silence enveloping them. Javier’s...

A Day of Reflection

The next morning, Javier awoke before dawn, restless thoughts swirling like a storm inside his mind. The sun peeked over the horizon, painting the room in warm gold, but his heart felt heavy as he prepared for their family trek.

“Good morning!” Maria greeted him cheerfully as he shuffled to the kitchen, clinking coffee mugs around as she poured. “Ready for an adventure?”

“Absolutely!” he replied with a smile, though the enthusiasm felt strained.

After a breakfast filled with...

The Homecoming Revelation

When Javier returned to the cottage, he found Maria still awake, waiting quietly on the couch. The moment he stepped inside, her eyes flicked up from her phone, a look of concern washing across her features.

“Hey! You’re back later than I expected,” she said, her voice even but her eyes searching.

“I got caught up with some noise from the festival,” he lied smoothly, forcing a smile to ease the tension in the room. “I ran into some neighbors and ended up chatting. Just...