Jay McCoy

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“Believe” by Jay McCoy

Submitted to Contest #280

“I don’t know if I can do this, Mom. Not without him. And the kids—” “Shh. I know it will be hard, honey. The kids will get through it, and so will you.’ “I just. Why? Why him?” “Only God can answer that question, Becca.” *** “Andrew! Jacob! Hurry or we’ll miss Santa!” “Coming, Mom! Come on, Jacob. Mom’s downstairs waiting.” “Okay, Andy. Is Grandma coming with us?” “I think so.” “Do you know what you’re going to ask Santa for?” “I don’t know.” “I know ‘xactly what I’m gonna ask him for.” “Yeah, what’s that?” “I can’t tell you, Andy, or it wo...

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Writer of stories, short and long. Reader of the same. Mostly adventures in fantasy and magical realism - historical, sci, cozy, mashups, and retellings. Beyond the words, enjoys woodworking, video games, and a regular dose of beagle therapy. Does not like having a day job that cuts into any of the above, but it pays the bills. Needs coffee daily.