MAKE READING GREAT AGAIN A father passing by his son’s bedroom noticed the room was unusually clean before spotting an envelope prominently propped up on the pillow.

It was addressed, as ‘Dad’. Fearing the worst, his fingers shook as he opened the envelope and he then slowly read the letter, with trembling hands.

Dear, Dad. It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing to you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you. I’ve been finding real passion with Stacy. She is so nice, but I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercings, tattoos, her tight Motorcycle clothes, and because she is so much older than I am.

But it’s not only the passion, Dad. She’s pregnant. Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods, and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children.

Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone. We’ll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people in the commune for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so that Stacy can get better. She sure deserves it!

Don’t worry Dad, I’m 15, and I know how to take care of myself. Someday, I’m sure we’ll be back to visit so you can get to know your many grandchildren. Love, your son, Josh

P.S. Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at Jason’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the school report that is on the kitchen table. Call when it is safe for me to come home. PLEASE SHARE OUR STORIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

THE SOUL MATES  Michael Walsh. Influenced by the paranormal power of a betrayed wife who had since passed to the other side a tender romance to challenge convention.  Enjoy the mystery with closed eyes and an open mind to consider the morality of taboo romantic relationships. When you reach the last revealing chapter the message on the tombstone will shock you. LINK TO BOOK https://tinyurl.com/2x2jeach