From the Heart

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...

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...

Marilyn set the timer for the oven and removed her apron. The casseroles would be ready in 45 minutes. One for her family's dinner, and one for the Thompson family. She made some mental calculations. If she delivered the meal around 5:30, she'd have some time to see...