by Karen Malley | Jan 16, 2021 | Short Story
Eddie sat, with only his hand moving as he turned the golden key between his fingers. Lost in thought, he didn’t hear the door behind him as his roommate entered the apartment. “Are you still obsessing about that key?” Albert asked. ...
by Karen Malley | Jan 9, 2021 | Short Story
Sam hurried to catch up with his pastor after the men’s prayer breakfast. “Pastor Don, could I have a word?” “Of course,” replied the older man. “What’s on your mind?” “It’s the guys at work. They give me such a hard time. They...
by Karen Malley | Jan 2, 2021 | Short Story
Kim took a sip of tea and refocused, determined to finish grading this batch of essays. They’d only been back in school a week since Christmas break, and already she was falling behind, but after a full day today that would no longer be the case. Her New...
by Karen Malley | Dec 26, 2020 | Short Story
Abby flopped on the sofa and let out a breath. Quiet. The relatives were all gone, the dishes were done, and the wrapping paper avalanche was relegated to the recycling bin. Best of all, the kids were down for a nap, Anthony was at work, and for once, the house...
by Karen Malley | Dec 5, 2020 | Short Story
Maura drew a thick black X through the date. Another day gone. Forty-five more until Joe’s tour would be over. Each day seemed to drag out longer than the next. Tomorrow’s date was marked with a star, however. Tomorrow, he’d be able to call. She walked to the back...
by Karen Malley | Nov 14, 2020 | Short Story
Michelle paused before opening the door. She needed another minute to process all this. Ever since she found the lump, she couldn’t think straight. Her hand unconsciously moved toward the tender spot on her breast. The biopsy procedure hadn’t been too...
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