by Karen Malley | Dec 31, 2022 | Short Story
Maureen breezed into the room, thrilled to see her friends again after a few weeks off. “How was everyone’s Christmas?” The other women smiled and shared stories of their time with family, vacations, and special gifts received. Maureen basked...
by Karen Malley | Dec 17, 2022 | Short Story
Laura sat alone in the large room, metal folding chairs arranged in a circle around her. She glanced at the clock. 6:50. In just ten minutes, she’d find out whether God really had been speaking to her. If even one person came tonight, it would be worth it. Doubt crept...
by Karen Malley | Dec 10, 2022 | Short Story
Rachel knocked and opened the front door. “Hey Mom, I’m here.” Carla exited the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. “Hey, sweetheart. I’m glad you stopped by. Do you want something to eat?” Rachel laughed. “You’re always cooking.” “Well, you still have...
by Karen Malley | Nov 26, 2022 | Short Story
JoAnn disconnected the call and buried her head in her hands. She shot off a quick text to her husband to let him know. They didn’t get the house. Someone had outbid them again. Jimmy would be starting school in a few months and they needed to move out of their tiny...
by Karen Malley | Nov 19, 2022 | Short Story
Rosie eased her aching body onto the stiff chair. How she longed for her own comfortable sofa at home. Home, where she made her own meals, tended her own garden, fed the birds… She adjusted her posture to ease the pain in her hip. She didn’t want to...
by Karen Malley | Nov 12, 2022 | Short Story
“What size do you wear?” Tim asked. “I’m happy to get you a fresh set of clothes.” Chester eyed him. “Why are you helping me? Why now, after all this time? I’ve seen you walk past me – even moving to the other side of the street to ignore me.”...
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