Mother stories
Stories tagged “mother” on SuperShort Novel — each opens with a sharp hook and builds toward a decisive ending. Browse related tags or jump straight into a full story.
The Map Under the Floorboards
A young wolf follows a hidden map into disputed territory and learns why her mate lied about the night her mother disappeared.
Secret BabyS-012The Twin He Doesn't Know
A mother of secret twins panics when her ex hires a nanny who happens to be her own sister — and only knows about one child.
Secret BabyS-017The Drawing on the Fridge
A CEO's mother sees a child's crayon portrait on his fridge and recognizes the family chin — forcing a reunion with the granddaughter she never knew and the daughter-in-law she paid to disappear six years ago.
Secret BabyS-016The Return Flight
A woman returns from five years abroad with the son she never told anyone about — and finds her ex waiting at the arrivals gate with a name sign and a expression that says he already knows.
HorrorH-019The Text from Mom
Eleven months after her mother's funeral, a woman receives warnings and photos from her dead mother's phone number — each image taken from inside her house while she sleeps.