I Discovered What My Tyrant Stepmother Was Hiding
After Ellie loses both her parents years apart, Janice, her stepmother, takes over Ellie’s caregiving, dictating her entire life and forcing her to live in the shadows of her stepbrothers. But when her Aunt Jody reveals a secret, Ellie has no choice but to act.
A Haunting Past: Growing Up Without a Mother
After losing my mother at the age of three, my father became the primary person in my life. Everything in my world revolved around him, as I didn’t have grandparents on either side.
Introducing Janice: New Beginnings and a Reason to Fear the Future
But then, when I first started school, my father brought Janice home, along with her two sons — soon to become my stepmother and step-siblings.
The Perfect Step-Mom: A Deceptive Facade
Initially, everything was fine. Janice treated me well, brushing my hair every night until it was sleek and shiny. She even wanted me in the wedding.
The Truth is Revealed: A Father’s Treasure
“Janice,” I asked one morning, “Where’s the clock from the living room?”
A Desperate Act: Discovering the Harsh Reality
How could Janice do that? I managed, my voice barely above a whisper.
The Great Escape: Sad Goodbyes and Hopes of the Future
I planned on going home, packing my things, and leaving for my friend Mariah’s house as soon as I could.
Awaiting Destiny: Hope for the Future
What would you do in my shoes?