by Karen Malley | Feb 19, 2022 | Short Story
Megan watched Henry shuffle out of church, head down. Her heart hurt for him. Ever since his wife passed away last year, it was as if the life left him as well. He still faithfully attended worship each Sunday, but nothing more. He no longer sang in the choir,...
by Karen Malley | Feb 12, 2022 | Short Story
Jasper could pick out the three without even trying. They sat at the back of the room during Bible study, arms crossed, not saying a word. The other students chatted, mingled, and participated in the ice breaker. The three stuck out like sore thumbs. By week two, the...
by Karen Malley | Feb 5, 2022 | Short Story
Tyler knocked on the open door. “You wanted to see me, Coach?” Coach Felkins glanced up from his playbook. “Come in, Ty. We need to talk about your grades. Tyler groaned and shuffled into the office, flopping his massive frame into the plastic chair in front of Coach...
by Karen Malley | Jan 29, 2022 | Short Story
Joanna glanced at the phone screen. Cindy. Sighing, she connected the call. “Hello?” “Hi Joanna,” Cindy’s bright voice traveled through the phone. “I haven’t seen you in church for a while. Is everything ok?” Joanna swallowed hard. “No, it’s not.”...
by Karen Malley | Jan 18, 2022 | Short Story
The bell over the coffee shop door jingled, and Jared glanced up to find his former youth pastor approaching his table. He rose, and the two men embraced, slapping each other’s backs. “Thanks for meeting with me, Sergio,” Jared said. “Do you want...
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