by Karen Malley | Mar 29, 2023 | Short Story
Sarah joined the singing of the closing hymn. It had been a wonderful service. As she made her way out of the sanctuary, her husband lingered behind, catching up with friends. She headed toward the Sunday school wing and ran into her friend Jen. “Hey, girlfriend,”...
by Karen Malley | Mar 25, 2023 | Short Story
Becca slid into the chair opposite Mona and opened her lunch bag. Mona put away her phone and smiled. “I’m glad you could meet me. How is this semester going?” Becca popped a grape into her mouth, savoring the crunchy sweetness. “Classes are going well, and I’ve...
by Karen Malley | Mar 17, 2023 | Short Story
Jessica shifted the laundry basket from one hip to the other as she crossed the room. Passing behind the sofa where Hailey lounged, she caught a glimpse of Hailey’s phone. Jessica stopped in her tracks. “Is that Chloe?” Hailey held her phone out. “Yeah....
by Karen Malley | Mar 10, 2023 | Short Story
Anne stormed out of the house and slammed the door. She stomped to the edge of the yard and let out a groan. Steve was so infuriating! “Everything OK?” Anne whirled around to see her next-door-neighbor Carla. Always pleasant and...
by Karen Malley | Mar 3, 2023 | Short Story
Danielle hurried into the cafe. “Sorry I’m late, ladies.” She settled into a seat, removed her coat, and glanced around the table. “What’s wrong? What did I miss?” Kristen shrugged. “Not much. We’re all just a little discouraged.” “Oh, why?” Danielle asked. “Well,...
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