by Karen Malley | Nov 28, 2025 | Short Story
Luke took in a lungful of crisp mountain air, thick with the scent of pine. His heart pounded as they crested the summit. He blew out a breath and leaned his hiking poles against a nearby rock. “Whew. That last ascent was brutal.” ...
by Karen Malley | Nov 20, 2025 | Short Story
Betsy tamped down the rising anxiety as she scanned her to-do list. How would she ever pull this off? What was she thinking, agreeing to host David’s entire family for Thanksgiving? Her phone rang, and she glanced at the screen. Mom. With all she had to...
by Karen Malley | Nov 13, 2025 | Short Story
Anya checked her phone. It was time. She folded the last of the laundry and hurried down the street. The bus should arrive in a few minutes, but lately they’d been running late. Still, she wouldn’t want Maddie to get there before she did. As she approached the bus...
by Karen Malley | Nov 6, 2025 | Short Story
Dharma opened the door and ushered Judy in out of the cold. “Come in, come in. The kettle is hot. You can leave your boots by the door.” Judy rubbed her hands together. “A cup of tea sounds perfect. Oh, and you have a fire going. How lovely.”...
by Karen Malley | Nov 1, 2025 | Short Story
Charlie entered the conference room for the annual company meeting. With so many folks working remotely, this was the only time he got to see some of his coworkers in person. He scanned the room and his gaze landed on Megan Johnson. They’d worked together on several...
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