Divine Detour

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Short Story

            Kyle rubbed the back of his neck and yawned. Jenna glanced at him from the passenger seat. “Are you tired? Do you want me to take over? You’ve been driving a long time.”             Kyle glanced her way. “That might be smart. This road trip is great, but...

Treasure Hunt

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Short Story

             Kate closed the sliding glass door and entered the house. Sophie and Jacob jumped up and ran to her.             “Is it ready?”             “Can we start?”             Kate laughed, tousled Jacob’s hair, and handed a clue to Sophie. “Everything is ready....

Hope in the Storm

by | Apr 1, 2026 | Short Story

     Megan gazed out the window at the darkening sky. It was the first warm day in weeks, and she and Evan had planned a beautiful date. The first drops hit the patio, making dark spots on the concrete. She opened her weather app and checked. 100% rain for the next...

The Empty Chair

by | Mar 27, 2026 | Short Story

As soon as Betty opened the door, Christine wrapped her in a hug. “How are you doing, Mom?” Betty blinked away the sudden moisture in her eyes. She would not cry. Not now. This was time to spend with her daughter. There would be time enough to cry later. God knew...

Forever Focused

by | Mar 19, 2026 | Short Story

Rachel rolled the dice and moved her piece, collecting three green gems. She looked at her supply. “OK, I’ll buy the castle card.” She handed her gems to Jason, who deposited them in the bank and handed her the card. “I’m done. It’s your turn, Mia.” Mia took the dice...