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A Short-Story by: Paul Boardman A True Story about a bitter relationship breakdown of 2 Teenagers from England back in 1984. And then 41 years later a letter posted by Jane to Paul in 1984 finally arrives. Finally shows up. 41 years too late. You are about to read his reply:
Chapter 1b, continuing from where we left off.
Savannah White was never supposed to fall for her brother’s best friend. Jace Carter was never supposed to want her. But one stolen night changes everything — and what starts as forbidden quickly spirals into undeniable. Now, with loyalty, love, and trust on the line, they’ll have to choose: protect the past… or fight for the future.
Life has a way of offering second chances when we least expect them. This story is a reminder to cherish the connections we make, and to make peace—with others, and with ourselves—before time quietly circles back.
This is a light-hearted story from my younger days — a personal experience marked by a beautiful coincidence that has stayed with me ever since. It’s a breezy memory I’ve always wanted to shape into a short story and share with readers.
Part Two Excerpt: Having escaped Randy's abusive grip, Jacquelyn found herself alone and pregnant in Milwaukee, a city where her unreliable but ultimately promising brother, Johnny, lived. Though the first relief of freedom surged through her, the deep wounds of Randy's torment lingered, fueling moments of intense anger and self-doubt. Her desperate call to Johnny was met with his characteristic self-absorption to her urgent need for help, a stark contrast. Their eventual reunion at a Pizza Ranch was a mix of sibling banter and underlying tension. While Johnny offered immediate support, Jacquelyn wrestled with the deep-seated hurt from her past. She hesitated to fully confide in him, even resorting to a partial lie about the true nature of Randy's abuse. Johnny, though initially furious at her dishonesty, sensed the depth of her pain and temporarily set aside his anger, offering a fragile sense of safety. However, the shadow of Randy loomed large. Miles away in Freeport, his rage at Jacquelyn's defiance festered, his desire for vengeance grew into an all-consuming obsession. Unaware of her pregnancy and fueled by his distorted sense of self-pity and entitlement, Randy was determined to track her down and reclaim his control. As part two concludes, Jacquelyn finds temporary respite with her brother, but the weight of her past trauma and the looming threat of Randy's pursuit cast a dark shadow over her newfound freedom. The fragile bond with her complex brother offers a glimmer of hope, but the reader is left to wonder if it will be enough to protect her from the vengeful storm brewing in Illinois.
When Averie Langford returns home, she doesn’t expect to uncover a buried scandal that could destroy her family’s legacy—or reignite a forbidden love she was never supposed to touch. Years ago, her grandmother was quietly erased from their family’s pristine history. Now, whispers of locked tapes, hidden letters, and a forbidden romance resurface, and Averie finds herself tangled in a legacy of lies. The only person willing to help her expose the truth? Wes Marrow—the boy from the wrong side of town, and the one kiss she never forgot. But digging up the past comes at a cost. As secrets unravel and passion reignites, Averie must choose between protecting the name she was born into… or fighting for the truth—and the love—that could set her free. Some love stories are meant to be hidden. This one refuses to stay buried.
This excerpt focuses on Jacquelyn, six weeks pregnant, and her escape from her abusive husband, Randy. The story opens with Randy verbally attacking Jacquelyn, demanding that she get an abortion. After Randy lies about her phone, Jacquelyn resolves to leave. She tricks and physically injures Randy, then flees. Without money, Jacquelyn contacts her brother, Johnny, in Milwaukee, for help. The narrative shifts to Johnny, who is engaged in a sexual encounter but ultimately answers and agrees to assist her, demonstrating his commitment to keeping his word. Meanwhile, Randy is irate and delusional, falsely claiming that Jacquelyn has stolen their children. The excerpt concludes with all three characters in transit and facing challenging circumstances.
