by Karen Malley | Jan 3, 2026 | Short Story
Tessa checked the clock again. Just five minutes until her students would arrive. Sure, it was only for the second half of the year while Mrs. Hartman was on maternity leave, but that meant from now until June, this was her very own classroom. She sent up a quick...
by Karen Malley | Dec 26, 2025 | Short Story
Benji dropped his backpack on the floor and bent down to pet Ranger, who was so excited, he wagged not only his tail, but his entire back end. Benji laughed and headed into the kitchen for a snack. Mom wouldn’t be home for another hour, but she always left...
by Karen Malley | Dec 18, 2025 | Short Story
Ruth stopped short at Cathy’s desk on her way out of work. “What beautiful flowers!” Cathy grinned. “I know, aren’t they? My new boyfriend sent them to me.” Ruth bent over and smelled one of the roses. “Is it an anniversary, or did I miss...
by Karen Malley | Dec 13, 2025 | Short Story
Henry stared out the window, desperately trying not to feel sorry for himself, but every person who walked by on the sidewalk below reminded him of what he’d lost. He wheeled his wheelchair away from the window and cried out to God. “Lord, I know I should be grateful...
by Karen Malley | Dec 7, 2025 | Guest Post
Every year, Pelican Book Group publishes a series of Christmas novels and novellas. Here is a summary of some of my favorites, along with my reviews. If you’d like an inspirational Christmas story to read this season, you can find some wonderful options below!...
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