Small Choices

by | Jun 4, 2026 | Short Story

           Valerie couldn’t help laughing at the sight of the leashes wrapped around Nina’s legs as the two dogs pulled in opposite directions.             Nina threw her hands in the air. “Help me get out of this!”            Valerie grabbed the leashes and helped...

Worth the Wait

by | May 22, 2026 | Short Story

Dan checked his email for the tenth time that day and groaned. Sharon glanced at him from where she stood in the kitchen, peeling potatoes. “Still no answer?” Dan frowned. “No. I don’t understand it. There’s no point in checking anymore today, now that it’s after...

First Impressions

by | May 21, 2026 | Short Story

 Mindy froze in her tracks. What was that sound? Paul turned to her. “What’s going on?” “I heard something.” A whimpering sound came from the nearby bushes. Mindy parked the baby stroller and tiptoed closer to peer into the brush. “Aww, there’s a little dog caught in...

Surprising Harvest

by | May 14, 2026 | Short Story

              Brett made his way along the row of chairs and chose a seat toward the middle. A moment later, he glanced up to see his friend.              Trevor slapped his shoulder. “Hey, man, I didn’t know you were coming to this conference.”             Brett...

Picnic in the Park

by | May 7, 2026 | Short Story

As Molly exited the sanctuary, her friend Cynthia waved her over. “Hey, girl, happy Mother’s Day.” Molly smiled. “Thanks. Same to you.” Cynthia gave Molly a quick hug. “I love Mother’s Day. Jared got me an enormous bouquet of roses, and we’re all going to Cupertino’s...