My wife Nina and I just got married

My wife Nina and I just got married. One of the bridesmaids was her sister, Jenna, who’s always been negative and judgmental. Nina’s sweet and kind, so I assumed Jenna was included just to keep the peace. On the big day, Jenna complained nonstop “It’s too hot.” “My dress is clinging weird.” “My hair looks like I stuck my finger in an outlet.” She rolled her eyes in photos, insulted the other bridesmaids’ makeup, and acted like everything was beneath her. Weeks later, we got the wedding photos—absolutely stunning. We…

On the side of the road, I discovered four boxer puppies

Later, when my friend Tate—a veterinary technician—saw the tag, his expression turned grave and he fell into a long, thoughtful silence. He mentioned that he’d seen something similar before, though he wouldn’t divulge the location. After a long pause, he warned me, “These pups might not be as lost as you think.” His tone urged caution about discussing it further, and even though I couldn’t quite grasp his meaning, I sensed that there was a darker undercurrent to this discovery. The phrase “Not Yours” kept echoing in my mind as…