In the Tall Trees (Little Voices #1)

by Angel N. Van Atta

Maybe the bad man is made of shadows and forces himself up Daddy's nose or eyes or ears and wears Daddy like a great big Daddy suit. Daddy pajammies.

Momma hates him with all her heart, and she doesn't want me to love him either. But I can't help it. I love him. He's my daddy.

But that’s silly 'cause Momma’s chain doesn’t let her even leave the porch. So there’s no way we could.

Mrs. Me back home overspent again, and so I didn’t have any money that she wouldn’t notice missing.”

Fucker.

Were all daddies mean and scary sometimes? Maybe daddies have to be.