The names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the writer's imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales or organizations is entirely coincidental. All rights are reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author. *Keep in mind that although there are flashbacks in the story, all characters are presently over eighteen years of age. Additional edits made to this version.* Family Secrets Brittney stirred in her bed as her bedroom door creaked open on hinges that needed oiling, and a bar of light from the hallway made its way across her face, causing her to squint in her sleep. But she didn't wake, not from those minor disturbances. Even after Scott pushed the door closed with an audible click, and the soles of his feet made their usual plodding sounds over the carpeted floor, Brittney didn't stir again.
