Opening chapters of an unpublished novel.
Two single mothers a generation apart are the twin protagonists. Loretta, strong and combative, is ferociously protective of Frederick, her mentally handicapped son. Pauline, young, smart, and unsure, manipulates Frederick into committing a crime. Frederick's inability to understand what has happened saves Pauline.
A corrupted businessman, a high school basketball star, a bumbling priest, and an African saint are all caught up in the aftermath.
A collection of short stories and poems of varying lengths, exploring themes of knowledge, afterlives (or alternate lives), sexual deviance, Love, responsibility, subjective perspective, mental health, and more.
Some material is unsuitable for young readers.