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

When the car left that afternoon with Mrs. Nelson's cousins sitting bolt upright in their seats, Mrs. Nelson watched from the porch, waving with her good hand, a half-smile set on her lips. Her mood, at least for the moment, had noticeably improved.


"Good riddance to a bad attitude," Verna hissed to Aunt Flory under her breath as they watched them drive away.


"Let's hope that's the last we see of them," Aunt Flory said. Once inside the house, Verna and Aunt Flory disappeared into the kitchen, once again leaving Mrs. Nelson at the mercy of the churchwomen. However, this time, she appeared to bask in their attention, a look of triumph lingering in her eyes.


Zoey slipped into the dining room, where she busied herself with gathering the leftover food. If she was careful not to clink the dishes together, she could easily follow Aunt Flory and Verna's conversation in the kitchen.


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