Crazy: A Short Story

By Missy Richland

Morgan Stanley is a tough sort of girl who doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. She wants a lot in life—in particular, she wants to be loved. When the sexy Franklin walks in and sweeps her off her feet, she thinks she might have found just the man for her. He shares her passion for life and the bedroom … but Franklin is not what he seems.

As time passes, things take an unexpected turn for the worse. Morgan ends up pregnant, carrying Franklin’s child, but their relationship only grows darker as Franklin becomes more overbearing and jealous. When Morgan finds herself locked behind asylum doors, she begins to question not only her sanity but also the man she loves and the life they’ve built.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: May 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781483450360

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Crazy

A SHORT STORY

MISSY RICHLAND

Copyright © 2016 Missy Richland.

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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

ISBN: 978-1-4834-5037-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4834-5036-0 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016905988

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Lulu Publishing Services rev. date: 4/29/2016

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Franklin

Chapter 2 Work Life

Chapter 3 Saturday

Chapter 4 Second Date

Chapter 5 Girlfriend

Chapter 6 Doctor Doctor

Chapter 7 Not Happy

Chapter 8 Accident

Chapter 9 Death

Gratitude Page

I have to extend my gratitude to my Creator. Thank you for blessing me with all that I have inside me. Only you have seen me through my trials and tribulations. I can't do anything without you. I have tried, and I have failed every time. I must thank you and will continue to thank you all the days of my life. To my mother and father, I love you for life. Thank you for bringing me into this world. To all my brothers and sisters, keep your heads up and you can achieve anything you set your minds to. To my family and friends, my close ones, I love you all and I pray every day your lives prosper. To my Coworkers, these couple of years with you guys has been wonderful. You'll are the craziest bunch of people I have ever met. May we continue to laugh and get mad all at the same time. To my bitch, your problems are mine and mine are yours. Love you always and forever even when you cry. Even though you know that pisses me off. To my bestie, I am so happy you have found love. I still remember when you texted me asking was there anything that would make us stop being friends. That answer will never change. I love you more than words can express. We have so many years of history. You will always be my number one. I still will hold to the promise. I will not let them make t-shirts. LOL!!!! To my Furby, love you and I can't believe how we became friends. I will never try and fight you again. Kiss those kids for me and tell your husband I said hi!!!! To my blond friend, may you prosper always. I knew you would be a nurse when you cleaned my wound after surgery. I love you and kiss your kids for me. To my other friend, we have grown apart but I still love you. To my Sister from another mother, thank you for always letting me vent on my relationships. Helping me through whatever I needed. Somebody got that twenty dollars and that family photo!!! To the C gang, Love all you guys. Thanks for teaching me DROP!!!! To my best male friend, Love you for life. Congrats on the new baby boy. Tell your lady I said hi! Last but not least to my children. I love you always. You guys are my light. I am proud to be your mother.

Prologue

How did I get here? How could I let my emotions take over like that? It's cold, and the bed is so hard. No windows, and I can barely breathe. The room lacks air. I can truly only blame myself for being here. I let that so-called man into my life, and now my life is over. The only thing that I remember from the trial is the judge saying my sentence. Thirty years, and I can't go before the parole board for twenty years. I doubt I will ever be free. Even, if I am reevaluated, it won't make a difference. I have lost my mind in here. I will never trust another man again. I don't think I can function in society. They have deemed me mentally insane, so I guess you can say I am not right upstairs.

My life was not supposed to be like this. I dreamed of having the big house, nice car, kids, pets, and a loving husband. I realize I will never have those things I desired. My relationships were all bad, and the only time they