Mom’s Advice

by | 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...

Don’t Stop Praying

by | 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...

Ask Seek Knock

by | 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.”...

Awakening

by | 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...

Way of Escape

by | Oct 19, 2025 | Short Story

             Angela twisted her hands in her lap and stared out the passenger window as they pulled into the church parking lot. Jennifer glanced at her after she pulled the car into a space. “Will you calm down? There’s nothing to be nervous about.”            ...