by Karen Malley | Oct 15, 2026 | Short Story
Jared followed Andrew into Fellowship Hall while their wives headed to the children’s wing to pick up the kids. They poured cups of coffee, knowing the kids would want to play on the playground for a while. After greeting a few other members of the congregation, they...
by Karen Malley | Oct 1, 2026 | Short Story, Uncategorized
Todd hammered the final stake into the ground while Carl slid the rain fly over the tent. He glanced over the campsite to find the scouts in various states of setting up their tents. Pairing the younger scouts with the older scouts for tent setup was a brilliant move....
by Karen Malley | Sep 22, 2026 | Short Story
Shannon shut the car door and blew out a breath, her emotions swirling. There was nothing she needed more than to be at Bible study tonight, but the guilt of leaving her mom threatened to swallow her. But she’d been the attentive daughter 24-7 since...
by Karen Malley | Sep 17, 2026 | Short Story
Laura finished the final stitch and held up the quilt. It had turned out better than she’d hoped. She only prayed Noah would appreciate it. The last few weeks he’d been increasingly agitated. He’d never admit it, but it was clear he was nervous about leaving home for...
by Karen Malley | Sep 12, 2026 | Short Story
Audrey stared into the flickering flame. Black soot marred the candle, and the wick curled over. Wax dripped down the sides of the candle, the drips forming intricate patterns. It was mesmerizing. She broke away from the candle and checked her watch. Dana should be...
by Karen Malley | Sep 3, 2026 | Short Story
Courtney spun the colorful beads on her new bracelet as she sent up a prayer. “God, as I begin this day, please help me practice the fruits of the Spirit. Help me love all those with whom I come in contact today. Thank you for showing me this bracelet to remind me of...
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