by Karen Malley | Jan 15, 2026 | Short Story
Max wiped his hands on his pants as he approached the front door. He hadn’t been in this neighborhood in decades. Not since Mary’s parents moved to Florida shortly after he and Mary married. But now, the years fell away, and he was a 17-year-old boy coming to pick...
by Karen Malley | Jan 9, 2026 | Short Story
Max rubbed Scruffy’s ears and sighed. “I miss her.” Scruffy laid his head on Max’s lap and let out a low moan. “Guess you miss her, too.” Max shook his head. “You know what we used to do when we were courting? We’d write one another the most beautiful letters. I wish...
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...
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