Blurbs

Duty

July 14, 2012

Duty By Rita H. Chen I open the door quietly; hoping that Mother won’t be up. However, just as I step into the house, I can already hear Mother’s voice, worried and unnatural-sounding. “Esther, is that you, Dear?” I stifle a sigh. “Yes, Mother,” I answer out-loud. A slight shuffle, and then Mother stands in … More Duty

New Beginnings (working title)

June 13, 2012

New Beginnings (working title) By Rita H. Chen Jungsu was 15 years old when his older sister said to him, “We should find someone for father.” He immediately frowned, not liking the idea of any woman taking the place of their beloved mother who had passed away three years prior. “Why?” “Because he’s lonely, can’t … More New Beginnings (working title)