Preview: Double Exposure Vol. 2 (Patreon)

This is a preview of my newest story which will be available for purchase on Amazon in the coming weeks. Check my author page for updates.

Synopsis: The mysterious photographer with the magic camera is back, this time being commissioned for a light-hearted Mother's Day photoshoot featuring a beautiful single mom named Korey and her daughter, Bethany. But when Bethany's stepmom, Jade, insists she be part of the photoshoot, the photographer decides the two women would be better served as part of loving family unit, not bitter rivals.

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Korey and Jade stood awkwardly, the distance between them feeling much larger now that it was just the two of them. They could feel the photographer watching, her gaze fixed on them, observing every detail, every subtle movement. The air was thick with tension, the silence between them heavy.

Korey, uncomfortable, shifted her weight from one foot to the other, her arms folded tightly across her chest. “Oh… okay,” she muttered, trying to mask her unease. She shot a glance at Jade, hoping to read her expression, but the younger woman was just as guarded.

Jade stood rigidly, her posture stiff and her gaze fixed straight ahead. “What did you have in mind?” she asked, her voice laced with impatience.

The photographer gave a knowing smile. She knew exactly how to get what she wanted, and it would begin with a simple, seemingly harmless direction.

She turned toward Jade, her voice smooth and persuasive. "Jade, why don't you turn towards Korey and put your hand on her arm? You know, a simple gesture to show that you two have a close relationship."

The photographer's instructions were so innocuous, yet the request made Korey’s stomach turn. She didn't want her ex-husband's new wife to touch her. She didn't even want to be near her, let alone pose for photos with her. 

But the photographer took their choice away, grabbing Jade by the wrist and placing her hand on Korey's shoulder. Her eyes flicked between the two women, taking several steps back to capture the moment on film.

The camera flashed, and the sound of the shutter closing seemed to echo through the air. Each click seemed to ease the tension as the women ceased putting up a fight, complying willingly in order to finish the shoot as soon as possible. 

“See, not so bad,” the photographer murmured, her voice soft and coaxing, like she was lulling them into a trance. "No need for tension. We’re just taking photos. This feels natural, comfortable, you enjoy doing as I instruct.”

Korey felt a sense of calm wash over her. Her muscles relaxed, her shoulders drooping as she exhaled, the anxiety easing its way out of her. This is okay, she told herself. This isn’t so bad. She could do this.

Jade, too, felt a strange sense of peace settle over her. Her body relaxed, the tension melting away as the photographer continued to reassure them.

The photographer smiled, seeing the change in their demeanor. She had them right where she wanted them.