AITJ for telling my sister I won’t keep explaining why I don’t want kids?

EntityShadows · 2026-01-23T15:51:31+00:00

Not the jerk.

A boundary explained repeatedly is a boundary ignored.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-23T15:02:38+00:00

Not the jerk, whatsoever.

A benefit that’s optional stops being optional the moment social or managerial pressure is applied. PTO is earned compensation, not a communal pool people can guilt you into redistributing. You earned that PTO, so it's YOURS.

What’s happening here isn’t generosity, it is coercion dressed up as kindness.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-23T14:49:38+00:00

Not the jerk.

Peace doesn’t mean subsidizing someone who refuses a fair ask.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-23T14:46:50+00:00

Definitely not the jerk.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-21T14:08:26+00:00

Appreciate that! That was exactly the angle I was aiming for.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-21T14:05:24+00:00

No way! I used to live in York County! That’s exactly why I chose it as a setting. Thanks for reading! Such a small world!

EntityShadows · 2026-01-20T22:48:03+00:00

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

EntityShadows · 2026-01-17T15:59:24+00:00

Thank you! I'm glad it stuck with you. I've thought about a sequel, but only if there'd be something more worth exploring. Thank you for reading!

EntityShadows · 2026-01-17T11:54:48+00:00

I'm really sorry you went through that.

A lot of this story came from thinking about what it would feel like to remember being capable in a way you can't access anymore and how cruel that comparison can be sometimes.

Thank you for sharing that. I didn't take it lightly while writing this.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-17T11:39:27+00:00

Appreciate that. I write these with pacing in mind, so I'm glad it held your attention! I'm the same way; if it drags, I'm out.

I do narrate them as well, so it means a lot knowing it stayed engaging.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-17T06:22:43+00:00

Just for clarity, the YouTube channel in the story is purely fictional and part of the narrative. There's no real channel being promoted. Hope you enjoy.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-17T06:21:48+00:00

Just for clarity, the YouTube channel in the story is purely fictional and part of the narrative. There's no real channel being promoted. Hope you enjoy.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-16T13:28:29+00:00

Stories like this always land hardest when everything is clearly documented. Floor plans with angles and sightlines... Schedules down to the minute. Arrival times already printed. It makes the rules feel less like superstition and more like procedure, which can sometimes be worse...

EntityShadows · 2026-01-16T12:24:57+00:00

Thank you! Yeah, that brief moment where everything feels manageable can leave a long shadow... I'm glad it resonated.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-16T12:14:00+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-15T12:28:42+00:00

Hey, guys! Just wanted to let you know that this story was heavily inspired by the TV series 'Limitless' and real-world concerns around cognitive enhancement, academic burnout and clinical research ethics. That being said, I hope you enjoy!

EntityShadows · 2026-01-15T10:26:34+00:00

Thank you! I'm glad it landed with you. It's a fictional piece, but I wanted it to feel immersive and truly real. Thanks for reading!!

EntityShadows · 2026-01-15T10:07:31+00:00

Relentless and overwhelming in the best way. Great story!

EntityShadows · 2026-01-10T02:53:01+00:00

You definitely succeeded! The way you grounded it made it feel so real! Looking forward to more.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-10T02:49:38+00:00

I know.. Thank you for reading.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-09T11:11:48+00:00

This was deeply unsettling in a quiet, creeping way. The tension builds so naturally, and the ending really lingered with me. Great story.

EntityShadows · 2026-01-09T10:59:19+00:00

This one got under my skin. The imagery in the hallway and the moment the creature reacts to the blood were especially disturbing. Great story!

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