by Karen Malley | Jun 27, 2025 | Short Story
The sound of the sliding glass door jolted Rebecca. She hurried to the den and peered outside. Sure enough, there stood Lucy on the deck, an umbrella clasped in her hands, peering out over the yard. What on earth? Rebecca pulled open the door, shivering as the chilled...
by Karen Malley | Jun 21, 2025 | Short Story
“Sam, wake up! We’re going to be late for church.” Samantha stuffed the pillow over her head and groaned as her father’s knock sounded on the bedroom door. The last thing she wanted to do on a Sunday morning was sit through a boring sermon. She had to deal with school...
by Karen Malley | Jun 14, 2025 | Short Story
Andrew stood on the sidewalk, his heart pounding in his ears. The paint was faded and peeling, but he’d recognize that door anywhere. The only house on the street with a bright yellow door. His mom insisted it was welcoming. Hopefully that was still true. Would he be...
by Karen Malley | Jun 7, 2025 | Short Story
Alexis surveyed the vehicle, hands on her hips. “We’re lucky there’s room for us in the car.” Ken maneuvered the last box into the back of the SUV. “How can one girl have so much stuff?” He wrapped his arm around Alexis’ shoulders. “I’m sorry...
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