From the Heart

The engine struggled, but refused to start. “No, no, no, not now!” Anne pounded the steering wheel with a first. She was due to speak at a women’s seminar this afternoon. She sent up a prayer. “God, please fix my car. You know it’s important for me to be at church.”...

Tanya pushed open the door to Aunt Gertie’s house. The familiar scent hit immediately, wrapping around her like an embrace. It was a mixture of warm cinnamon, the faintest hint of mothballs, and the comforting trace of her perfume. She took a step inside, breathing it...

Samantha shut off her alarm and groaned. The day she’d been dreading had arrived. At least it was a workday and she could distract herself by being busy. She rolled out of bed and started her morning routine. At the breakfast table, she scrolled through her calendar...