Secret Baby short stories
The child he was never told about, and the day he walks back in. Thirty seconds each.
DNA Kit at Christmas
The site labeled him “close family,” with shared DNA consistent with a child. His profile was managed by his mother, Lena, who had left me seven years…
Secret BabyTwo Tickets to Orlando
The airline had merged a household-miles account into my profile. My assistant found the duplicate itinerary while booking a conference. Passenger on…
Secret BabyThe Name on the Form
The school had searched our employee directory and sent the form to Human Resources. HR called me because no employee matched the father’s name. The …
Secret BabyShe Has Your Eyes
Nathan came to sign paperwork for a wing named after his mother. The girl was maybe five, on a plastic chair, juice box in both hands, shoes not touc…
Secret BabyThe Emergency Contact
Room 12B went silent when Marcus Hale's personal phone rang mid-negotiation. Unknown number. Local area code. The kind you decline. He answered anyw…