Sealed by God

by | Jun 5, 2021 | Short Story

              Mike wiped his brow as he brushed another board with sealant. It had been a tough project, but the end result was worth it. Straightening, he gazed across the deck. Once it was sealed, it would be complete. The best part had been the time spent...

Five Different Women

by | May 29, 2021 | Short Story

             “Hey Pops,” Graham said, sliding into the seat across from his grandfather. He placed the checkerboard on the table. “Ready for a rematch?”             James’ lips curled upward. “Are you sure you’re up for it?”             “I’m ready if you are,” Graham...

The Collection Part 2

by | May 22, 2021 | Short Story

                           Note – if you missed part one, click on last week’s blog post first!             Angie put down her textbook and glanced at her phone. “Hey Mom.”           “Hi. Do you have a minute to talk?”           Angie leaned back against the...

The Collection

by | May 16, 2021 | Short Story

.            Angie lay on her bed enjoying the first free afternoon she’d had in weeks, well months, really. With all the stress of finals followed by the excitement of graduation and the parties that followed, life had been hectic. In less than three months, she’d be...

A Mother’s Love

by | May 8, 2021 | Short Story

             Kim pressed the intercom button and waited for the familiar voice to answer.              “Hello?”              “It’s me, Mom,” she said.             “Come on in, dear.” The entry door buzzed, and Kim made her way down the hall to her mother’s home in the...