Zoey has no idea what it means to be normal. Everything she touches has a taste, and her father’s identity is a town secret. Her sisters have their own issues. While it's a struggle for Celeste to connect with the world, Ruby, who has a flair for the dramatic, doesn't worry about anything. Orphaned at birth, the fourteen-year-old triplets live with their aunt and mark seasons by the annual migration of captivating birds. Despite an almost idyllic childhood grounded in Aunt Flory's home-cooked food and family values, Zoey struggles with her identity in a community where the Starling family is the subject of gossip. But secrets run deep in the small town, and the triplets aren't the only ones with something to hide. Zoey soon discovers that the truth isn't obvious and different perspectives shape the world. It's always how you choose to look at things that matters most.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water is created by Evangeline Greene, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water

After Montague's funeral, Harold fixed the drain in the kitchen and changed the light bulb on the back porch. "Is there anything else you need before I go?" he asked Aunt Flory somberly as he gathered his tools.


"No, I think that's everything for today." She sighed. "Thanks again for helping with Montague."


"He had a good, long life," Aunt Flory said.


Harold grinned. "Thanks for the cake. It was delicious, as usual. I get offered a lot of treats while fixing people's houses, but I haven't had one yet that beats your devil's food."


"Verna doesn't scare that easily," she said. "She'll be back."


"Sure, give her another fifty years," he said wistfully.


"Thank you for your help with the girls as well," Aunt Flory said. "It was very kind of you."


"You've done a fine job with them," he said. "You should be proud of them."


"More than I can express," Aunt Flory said.


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