by Karen Malley | Feb 21, 2025 | Short Story
Alanna leaned back against the booth. “I’m sorry, but I just don’t have the blind faith that you do.” Sometimes Jenn went a bit too far. Jenn frowned. “It’s not a blind faith. God has shown me over and over what a good Father He is.” Alanna frowned. “I don’t need...
by Karen Malley | Feb 14, 2025 | Short Story
As Kristen navigated the path through the snow-covered trees, her mother’s words played on repeat through her head. “Your father is dying, and he wants to see you.” She slowed the car as a deer bounded across the road. Despite the circumstances, she couldn’t help...
by Karen Malley | Feb 8, 2025 | Short Story
The engine struggled, but refused to start. “No, no, no, not now!” Anne pounded the steering wheel with a first. She was due to speak at a women’s seminar this afternoon. She sent up a prayer. “God, please fix my car. You know it’s important for me to be at church.”...
by Karen Malley | Feb 1, 2025 | Short Story
Tanya pushed open the door to Aunt Gertie’s house. The familiar scent hit immediately, wrapping around her like an embrace. It was a mixture of warm cinnamon, the faintest hint of mothballs, and the comforting trace of her perfume. She took a step inside, breathing it...
by Karen Malley | Jan 25, 2025 | Short Story
Samantha shut off her alarm and groaned. The day she’d been dreading had arrived. At least it was a workday and she could distract herself by being busy. She rolled out of bed and started her morning routine. At the breakfast table, she scrolled through her calendar...
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