My Mother was diagnosed with cancer for the 3rd and final time in July 2018. Over the weeks that she fought for her life, I coped by creating a world in my head. It’s a sad coping mechanism I know but it’s how I managed.

Over the months after her passing the story grew and I started to realize I needed to write it down for even more therapy. Finally, on 8/12/19 (the one year anniversary of my Mother’s passing) I put “pen to paper” for the first time.

I have been writing ever since then and am going to share the story with the world. Maybe it’s for further therapy but I wanted to do it to honor my Mother one more time.

I decided to write this story in short story form for easier access into my world. I hope you enjoy it. these characters helped me through some of the hardest times of my life.

• Adam