Terrance came up to me. "Thanks, bro. I can’t believe I’m actually going to watch the Super Bowl at the stadium!"
Terrance was 1.80 meters tall and weighed 130 kilos. A giant—even among the 12th graders. And yet, he was in our grade, 9th. (Though not in our class.)
He’s not ex...
2025-04-21 19:06:45 +0000 UTC View PostWe began filming that same weekend. Freddie showed up early, hauling a couple of cameras, tripods, and lights like it was Christmas morning (and that was two days ago). He was practically bouncing with excitement.
"Okay, I’ve mapped out the best lighting spots," he said, unrolling a sketc...
2025-04-21 19:06:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe following week, Pepper arrived at the Harper residence with a sleek black folder in hand. She wore a navy blazer over a crisp blouse and looked every bit the executive she was about to become.
We gathered in the living room. Grandma had a proud glint in her eyes, while Dad and Uncle Cha...
2025-04-21 19:05:27 +0000 UTC View PostGrandma was again in Uncle Charlie's house.
She was looking at the money in the fund at the end of 2000—her $11.5 million—with a very large grin.
"You really are the best thing that ever happened in my life, sweetheart," she said to me.
"Wow, high praise," I thought. I had n...
2025-04-21 19:04:48 +0000 UTC View PostI called Missy. She was way too young, but somehow she really knew how to gossip.
"So, you're saying Sheldon became popular because he lends his room to other students?" I asked, laughing.
"And he’s totally clueless about what they do in there," Missy replied, laughing with me.
<... 2025-04-21 19:04:02 +0000 UTC View PostRegina, Carly, and Sam each took a regular beach chair, lined up loosely in a row. Freddie was already standing, holding his handheld camcorder, carefully adjusting his position to capture everything.
I grabbed my guitar and sat on the edge of the deck bench, facing them, my back to the oce...
2025-04-21 19:03:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe bell rang, ending the first class of the day. Students started filing out, chattering about assignments and weekend plans. I turned in my seat, catching Carly, Sam, and Freddie’s attention.
"Hey," I said, slinging my backpack over one shoulder. "I’ve got something to tell you."
<... 2025-04-21 19:01:13 +0000 UTC View PostCharlie had sulked for a few days after what happened with Lisa. It was the kind of quiet, moody withdrawal that didn’t need to be explained. He didn’t talk much at lunch, didn’t make his usual dumb jokes, and avoided eye contact more than usual.
But after a few nights of drinking and...
2025-04-21 18:58:59 +0000 UTC View PostAnd then, the thankfulness took a turn.
Jake groaned and whispered, "Here we go again..." while watching his Gramma seated next to him.
"I'm thankful I'll be dead someday, and you'll all feel horrible you weren't nicer to me," Evelyn declared dramatically.
"And I'm thankful that...
2025-04-21 18:56:58 +0000 UTC View Post"Wait," Monica said on the phone, and I could hear her calling out in the background.
"We're in position," Chandler's voice chimed in.
"Hi Jake," added Rachel warmly.
I stepped into the hallway to avoid being overheard.
"Here’s the thing," I said. "Uncle Charlie’s ex-l...
2025-04-21 18:56:10 +0000 UTC View Post"Hey, what are you doing?" Dad asked as we stepped into Charlie's room.
"Picking out a shirt," Charlie replied, looking up in front of the mirror.
"That one looks nice," Dad offered, nodding toward a white button-down.
Uncle Charlie glanced at him. "You like it?"
"Yeah." 2025-04-21 18:53:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Amy and I stepped into the school's theater room, the doors creaking slightly as we pushed them open. The space was dimly lit.
They were about to head toward the front row when they noticed Carly pacing off to the side, holding her phone to her ear.
"I told you the front door would be...
2025-04-21 18:52:34 +0000 UTC View PostAs Carly and I turned the corner in the hallway, we spotted a thin, blonde girl pushing around a smaller boy near the lockers.
Carly rolled her eyes, marched straight up to the girl, and yanked her by the hair.
"Hi!" Carly greeted with a sharp smile.
The girl turned around—of ...
2025-04-21 18:51:03 +0000 UTC View PostIt's been a month since I started high school, and so far, it's been smooth.
Now, Dad and I were walking toward the principal's office because of some of my "mischievings."
As we walked down the hallway—
"Hey, Jake!" Parker greeted, nodding with a grin, surrounded by his footb...
2025-04-21 18:50:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Yes Jake, you need to go. She wants to meet you."
"Okay..." I replied, then raised an eyebrow. "Do you think it's smart to bring Uncle Charlie there?"
Charlie looked at me, slightly offended. "Hey, I thought you trusted me."
"I trust you most of the time. But not with a Beverly...
2025-04-21 18:47:57 +0000 UTC View PostIt was early in the morning, and the house was still quiet. I sat at the kitchen table with a cup of tea, the sunlight spilling across the polished wood. In front of me was the latest report from the Harper Management Fund.
It was the end of August. Summer was winding down, and the start of...
2025-04-21 18:46:52 +0000 UTC View Post“Holy... this really is Jill?” he said, nearly dropping the photo.
Alan kept staring. “So Jill is…”
“Yep,” Charlie confirmed again.
“And you and Jill used to…” Alan began.
“Every chance we got,” Charlie said with a smirk.
“And Mom is…” A...
2025-04-21 18:45:29 +0000 UTC View PostDad and I were still finishing our breakfast, when Charlie went to meet Jill, twirling his car keys.
Before he could step out the door, Berta yelled from the kitchen, “You bring her home, you clean up after.”
Then she glanced at Dad and added, “Thank God you never get any.” 2025-04-21 18:43:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Charlie, Alan, and I were sitting around the dining table, each of us poking at small, elegant boxes of fancy food from a new restaurant we had decided to try
“This is really good!” Charlie said, his voice slightly more alive than earlier. “Check this out.”
He used a pair of w...
2025-04-21 18:36:58 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! I’m making a few changes to the Patreon tiers:
Alan Harper: from 1 → 3 chapters
Charlie Harper: from 5 → 8 chapters
Jake Harper: from 10 → 15 chapters
No changes in...
2025-04-21 18:32:04 +0000 UTC View PostA few days had passed since that messy birthday party. One of my eyes was slightly red—probably some kind of irritation—so I decided it was time to get it checked.
Earlier today, I had a visit to the ophthalmologist. The clinic was bright, overly air-conditioned, and smelled faintly of ...
2025-04-21 01:41:19 +0000 UTC View PostSoon enough, I found myself squished on the couch—Tori on one side, Missy on the other. Trina hovered near the snack table like she was auditioning for a reality show.
My aunt leaned toward my mom with a smirk. “Jake’s already popular. That’s impressive.”
The doorbell rang...
2025-04-20 15:54:36 +0000 UTC View PostTomorrow is my birthday. August 5th.
I got out of bed and headed to the kitchen, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. The smell of coffee and toast led the way.
Charlie and Alan were already there—Charlie nursing a mug of coffee like it was the only thing keeping him alive, and Alan flip...
2025-04-19 13:32:56 +0000 UTC View PostI was back in Dr. Linda’s office. Same neutral-colored walls, same subtle jazz music playing in the background, and the same comfortable chair I always sank into like it was trying to swallow my stress whole.
Dr. Linda glanced up from her notepad with her usual warm-but-professional smile...
2025-04-18 18:09:55 +0000 UTC View Post“Now, if you will both please leave, I’d like to be alone,” Evelyn said, with the same flair as someone announcing the end of a Broadway performance.
“We understand,” Charlie replied, already halfway out the door.
“Charlie, wait! We can’t just leave her here,” Alan pro...
2025-04-17 21:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostAlan was driving, Charlie sitting in the front passenger seat, and I was in the middle of the back seat, watching the road roll by.
“So, what did we learn today?” Alan asked, using his best professor voice while keeping his eyes on the road.
“That we need to bring wine,” I off...
2025-04-17 01:54:07 +0000 UTC View PostAlan muttered under his breath as we walked up to Gramma Evelyn’s front steps, “We’ll eat, we’ll go.”
“No coffee, no dessert,” Charlie added quickly.
“We can’t be rude,” Alan snapped, just as I reached out and pressed the doorbell.
The faint sound of jazz tri...
2025-04-16 19:07:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe familiar scent of salt and sun hit me the second we stepped off the plane and into the Malibu air. It wasn’t just the location—it was the feeling. That mix of ease and indulgence that only this place seemed to offer.
Charlie slid his sunglasses on and stretched like he had just retu...
2025-04-16 02:05:18 +0000 UTC View PostA few hours had passed since my little ice cream adventure. The sun had started to dip lower in the sky, casting a warm golden hue across the beach. I made my way back toward the group, still smiling to myself.
As I approached, I saw Uncle Charlie leaning casually on a beach chair, sunglass...
2025-04-13 18:19:03 +0000 UTC View PostHe is 12 years old (will change in Webnovel and here) - that gave me more ideas
The morning light streamed through the windows, and the buzz of plates clinking and laughter filled the beachside hotel’s dining room. I walked in to see everyone already gathered around the ...
2025-04-12 20:30:35 +0000 UTC View Post