Casey’s always had desires that set her apart, even from her best friend. The moment she turned eighteen she decided to take control of her life and explore those darker fantasies. Now that she’s a fresh high-school graduate, she’s looking forward to her first summer as an adult and having the freedom to finally take control of her life and find out what these cravings of hers really mean. But one slip and a missed curfew might screw up her entire summer. Max has been Casey’s hero for years, ever since marrying Casey's mother. His only flaw is how rigid he is about the rules as long as Casey still lives at home. After her little misstep, he won’t let her off lightly. She must choose between being grounded for the summer, or enduring a single spanking that will free her to enjoy her vacation. Casey makes her choice, but neither she nor Max are prepared for the domino effect a few smacks to her backside will have, or the secrets that will be revealed as a result. Both of them have something to hide, but they might have more in common than they realized. "Casey's Secrets" is a 7,500-word short story intended for adult audiences.