by Karen Malley | Nov 5, 2022 | Short Story
Brian and Tim strolled down the sidewalk on the way back to the office. They gave a wide berth to the homeless man who sat against the building, cardboard sign in hand. Careful not to make eye contact, they hurried past. “Carmine’s sure knows how to make a...
by Karen Malley | Oct 29, 2022 | Short Story
Emma entered the room to find Wendy slumped on the sofa, her Bible closed on the table in front of her. “What’s wrong? You look upset.” Wendy frowned. “I’m not smart enough to be a Christian.” Emma took a seat on the...
by Karen Malley | Oct 22, 2022 | Short Story
“Are you sure this is the right way?” Taylor asked, following Ryan down yet another row of cornstalks. Ryan turned and grabbed her hand. “No clue. Every turn we’ve made in the last ten minutes has looked the same to me.” Taylor...
by Karen Malley | Oct 15, 2022 | Short Story
Rosa placed her clothes in the washing machine, inserted six quarters, and started the machine. She took a seat in one of the plastic chairs, next to an older woman who was knitting. “Hello,” the woman said, putting down her needles. “I’m Mimi. I haven’t seen you here...
by Karen Malley | Oct 8, 2022 | Short Story
Natalie took a sip from her water glass, then glanced up to find Jenn hurrying across the restaurant to her table. Jenn slipped into the seat across from her and Natalie grinned at her dear friend. “I’m so sorry I’m late,” Jenn said, a bit out of breath. “There was a...
by Karen Malley | Oct 1, 2022 | Short Story
Kristen filled her mug with coffee and took a seat at the table in the break room. Megan followed suit and joined her. “I don’t know how I’d make it through the day without this,” Kristen said. “Tell me about it,” Megan said. “How are things going?” Kristen...
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