Jacob's Genie

By M.D. Stephens

This is my first children's story written for my boys, Jaden and Dylan. I've recently decided to tone down my writing so it can reach a broader audience. I hope you enjoy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: M.D. Stephens
• Release date: Aug 31, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476318776

M.D. Stephens

When I first started writing, I wrote nothing but Horror, Fantasy, and Drama stories. Some of the scenes contained graphic violence and strong sexual situations. When I went back to revise those stories, I liked them, but I found myself embarassed to let close friends and family read them. I was afraid they'd think I was some crazy lunatic. I wrote these kind of stories because that's what I like to read. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Peter Straub, Bentley Little, and James Patterson. Stephen King wrote, "Writing is a way to let the mind misbehave." I always loved that quote and took it to it's fullest. Now that I'm older and have two small boys of my own, I would like to start writing stories that are more suitable for readers of all ages. I'm not saying that I'm completely abandoning the crazy stuff, It will always be a part of my writing. If you like that kind of stuff, I have another Smashwords account with my older stories (the link is below, or look up Matthew Stephens) Check it out, but don't say I didn't warn you. Ha! Coming soon: Fast Fears #2: Demon Brother (Fast Fears is a scary chapter book, or novella, series for all ages. It's like R.L. Stine's Goosebumps, only a bit more frightening and may not be suitable for small children.) Coming late this year: The Man Upstairs (An adult novel) Strange Mutations (A collection of short stories for adults) I hope to hear from ya and keep reading! M.D. Stephens

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Jacob’s Genie

By

M.D. Stephens

Copyright 2012 by M.D. Stephens

Smashwords Edition

For Jaden and Dylan

Aunt Helen’s

Mom, do we have to go?

Yes, Jacob.

But I don’t want to.

You’re twelve years old, stop acting like a baby.

Jacob’s father sat silent in the driver’s seat drumming his fingers on the steering wheel. He was pretending not to hear the argument. Hopefully, it wouldn’t grow to the point where he’d have to get involved.

But it’s boring. Jacob whined.

Now… How do you think Aunt Helen would feel if she heard you say that? His mother argued.

Jacob crossed his arms, and with his bottom lip sticking out, he turned his head toward the window. This is what he did when he didn’t get his way. His mother rolled her eyes and turned to his father, Are you gonna help me out here?

Jacob’s father shrugged and kept his