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...
by Karen Malley | Jan 18, 2025 | Short Story
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...
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