by Karen Malley | Apr 16, 2026 | Short Story
Kyle rubbed the back of his neck and yawned. Jenna glanced at him from the passenger seat. “Are you tired? Do you want me to take over? You’ve been driving a long time.” Kyle glanced her way. “That might be smart. This road trip is great, but...
by Karen Malley | Apr 9, 2026 | Short Story
Kate closed the sliding glass door and entered the house. Sophie and Jacob jumped up and ran to her. “Is it ready?” “Can we start?” Kate laughed, tousled Jacob’s hair, and handed a clue to Sophie. “Everything is ready....
by Karen Malley | Apr 1, 2026 | Short Story
Megan gazed out the window at the darkening sky. It was the first warm day in weeks, and she and Evan had planned a beautiful date. The first drops hit the patio, making dark spots on the concrete. She opened her weather app and checked. 100% rain for the next...
by Karen Malley | Mar 27, 2026 | Short Story
As soon as Betty opened the door, Christine wrapped her in a hug. “How are you doing, Mom?” Betty blinked away the sudden moisture in her eyes. She would not cry. Not now. This was time to spend with her daughter. There would be time enough to cry later. God knew...
by Karen Malley | Mar 19, 2026 | Short Story
Rachel rolled the dice and moved her piece, collecting three green gems. She looked at her supply. “OK, I’ll buy the castle card.” She handed her gems to Jason, who deposited them in the bank and handed her the card. “I’m done. It’s your turn, Mia.” Mia took the dice...
by Karen Malley | Mar 12, 2026 | Short Story
Melanie stood over the stove, stirring a pot of chili, as the front door opened. Jared entered the kitchen, storm clouds brewing in his gaze. Alarms bells went off in Melanie’s head. “What’s wrong?” Jared swallowed hard. “It was a rotten day. I got stuck in traffic,...
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