​Bekka Scott - Genre Rule Breaker Extraordinaire

Evening Uncertainty

When the day at the park wound down, Javier couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. The family returned to their cottage—the familiar cocoon of home feeling almost suffocating.

Javier took a moment to himself in the bathroom, staring at his reflection, the weight of secrecy pressing heavily against his chest. He replayed the day’s events and Maria’s probing questions, a silent battle waging within him.

His phone buzzed, startling him back to the present. He quickly grabbed it,...

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...