No One Stays

For years, Silas Blackwood’s grandmother has hired private tutors, yet none of them stayed for long and no one ever gave the same reason twice. “So you’re my new tutor,” Silas smiled politely. “Behave yourself,” his grandmother warned. “Always, Grandma.” The moment she left, his smile faded. He slowly turned the silver ring around his finger. “Did she tell you why twelve tutors quit before you?” He grabbed his car keys. “Anyway, don’t disappoint her. I already know you’ll leave.”