‘Dreaded Bliss’ A Short Story … By Mark T. Bates (2025) *** It all started as just a little harmless fun. We were newlyweds, married at the dawn of spring in 1962. A beautiful day that started with the bells of the church ringing, and ended with my husband taking me to our bed for … Continue reading ‘Dreaded Bliss’ – By Mark T. Bates (The Curious Dark #3)