Story 24: "Stepbrother's Secret" Chapter 1: Home Again The big house felt too quiet when Enzo—no, wait, Riley Voss stepped inside and dropped his bag on the floor. At twenty four years old, Riley had just finished another semester at college and was back for the summer break. The place looked the same as always. High ceilings, expensive furniture, and that wide staircase leading to the bedrooms upstairs. But everything felt different now. His mom had remarried two years ago. Her new husband, Mr. Harlan, brought along his son Jax. Jax Harlan was twenty nine, tall and built like someone who spent hours in the gym. He had moved out right after the wedding but now he was back too because of some work thing in the city. Riley had not seen him much since the wedding. They barely spoke then. Jax always seemed distant and a little cold. Riley walked into the kitchen to get some water. The fridge hummed softly. He wore a simple white t-shirt and shorts that showed off his slim but toned le
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