James J Smith

Cracks in the Mirror James J Smith

Some family and friendship bonds last for a lifetime. But, when mistrust and betrayal-perceived or actual drive a wedge between loved ones, they can lead to heartbreak too devastating to repair. What would lead lifelong friends to hate one another? How could a relationship lead to a mother to disown her daughter? And, why would one son's dream threaten his own father? These suspenseful novellas share of lives that will never be the same after their worlds shatter into pieces too large to put back together again. Their mother knew decisions had to be made, and she didn't want thenursing home to take her house in exchange for the cost of healthcare. To prevent that, she would have to sign her home over to herchildren, Earl or Linda. Since their mother had been staying withLinda, Earl agreed to put Linda's name on the house. After they signed all the appropriate papers, Linda said, "If somethinghappens to Mama, you know I'll be fair."Earl smiled, hugged her, and said, "I'm not worried about that, Itrust you; you're my sister."