“My Father Married My Aunt After My Mom Died — Then at the Wedding, My Brother Said, ‘Dad Isn’t Who He Pretends to Be’”
1. Hook / Introduction (200–300 words)
Open with the wedding scene: describe the tension, the atmosphere, your emotions.
Pose questions to the reader: What could he mean? What does this mean for the family?
Briefly mention the family’s background to give context: your relationship with your father, mother, and aunt.
2. Life Before Mom Died (400–500 words)
Describe your mother’s personality, the family dynamic.
Describe your father’s relationship with your mom and with you and your sibling.
Subtle foreshadowing of underlying tension or secrets in the family.
Share anecdotes that make the reader empathize with the family.
3. Mom’s Death and Its Aftermath (400–500 words)
How the family coped—or struggled—with grief.
Your father’s behavior: Was he emotional, distant, or secretive?
The impact on you and your brother: confusion, anger, sadness, fear.
4. Your Father’s Relationship with Your Aunt (400–500 words)
How it started: subtle signs, whispers, or hints in family gatherings.
Reactions: your feelings, your brother’s feelings, extended family.
Explore ethical and emotional complexity: marrying your aunt—love, betrayal, family taboo.
5. The Wedding Day (600–700 words)
Paint a vivid scene: the venue, decorations, mood, anticipation.
Describe interactions between family members.
Your internal thoughts and emotions.
The pivotal moment: your brother’s declaration: “Dad isn’t who he pretends to be.”
Immediate reactions from guests, family, and your father.
Hint at the underlying secret without revealing it fully yet.
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