by Karen Malley | May 13, 2023 | Short Story
Tessa, Kay, and Maura exited the church after their Wednesday evening Bible study. The temperature had dropped since the sunny afternoon, but the air was still warm. “I can’t get over how lovely the weather has been this week,” Tessa said, as she inhaled a deep...
by Karen Malley | May 6, 2023 | Short Story
Danny slathered peanut butter on three slices of bread, jelly on another three, and slapped the slices together. Dropping each sandwich into a plastic bag, he placed one in each of the three waiting lunchboxes. He glanced at the clock and panicked. “Hurry up, kids....
by Karen Malley | Apr 29, 2023 | Short Story
Rachel hung up the phone, stunned. Never in a million years did she think they wouldn’t renew her contract. What was she going to do now? Sure, she knew it was a temporary job. And yes, she was living in an extended-stay hotel, so this clearly wasn’t permanent, but...
by Karen Malley | Apr 22, 2023 | Short Story
Mindy took a seat in front of the matronly woman’s desk and wiped her palms on her scrubs. “Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, Rita.” “I’m pleased to welcome you to County Children’s Hospital,” Rita said. “Are you excited for your first day as a...
by Karen Malley | Apr 15, 2023 | Short Story
Tanya pushed her cart through the produce section and picked out a package of strawberries. A familiar voice sounded from behind. “Hi friend,” Leslie said. “How are you holding up?” Tanya turned and embraced Leslie. “It’s good to...
by Karen Malley | Apr 8, 2023 | Short Story
Marianne, Rick, and the kids slid into the back row as the opening hymn drew to a close. Marianne’s face burned hot, hoping no one noticed how late they were. The kids had insisted on finding their Easter baskets before church, and Tommy took forever to...
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