A Father's Sin

The Story

Men from a behavioral correction camp drag two five-year-old twins away from their vehicle. Their tiny hands grip the door as they scream for the father who ordered their removal. The girls vanished because they annoyed a woman from his past. Kathleen and their mother locate the children the following day. The twins lie lifeless, their small bodies covered in bruises. They have stopped breathing forever. While the family mourns the sudden loss of their daughters, the husband ignores the tragedy. He spends the time celebrating his mistress's pregnancy on social media. The stark contrast between the violent death of the children and his public display of joy defines the aftermath. The family is left to process the devastating consequences of his actions.