by Karen Malley | Dec 11, 2021 | Short Story
Oliver sat at the kitchen table, coloring and humming. Chelsea leaned over and planted a kiss on the top of his head, baby Micah balanced on her hip. “You seem especially happy today,” Chelsea said. “Of course I’m happy,” Oliver said. “It’s...
by Karen Malley | Dec 2, 2021 | Short Story
“Mom, I don’t care how long it is until the next gas station, I gotta go now,” Eli whined. Kelsey sighed and glanced in the rear-view mirror. “I guess if you don’t mind going behind those trees.” “I don’t mind. Please, can you pull over?” Eli unlatched the...
by Karen Malley | Nov 26, 2021 | Short Story
Kathryn, Anne, Susan, and Julie all sat around Susan’s dining table, coffee mugs in hand, Christmas music softly streaming in the background. “Have any of you ladies started your Christmas shopping yet?” Julie asked. Kathryn laughed....
by Karen Malley | Nov 12, 2021 | Short Story
Greta pushed back her floppy hat and wiped her brow. The sun beat down, but the neat rows of vegetables filled her with satisfaction. The sound of the sliding door drew her attention. “Hey Mom.” Greta looked up to find...
by Karen Malley | Nov 6, 2021 | Short Story
Cindy tore her eyes from the mirror and buried her face in her hands. It was worse than she imagined. Sure, she was grateful the doctor had removed all the skin cancer, but her nose would never look the same. When she factored in the extra inches around...
by Karen Malley | Oct 23, 2021 | Short Story
Donna clicked off the FaceTime call and sank back against her recliner, overcome with an uncharacteristic bout of loneliness. Strange it should happen now, after a call with her oldest. David had turned into such a fine young man. Never in her wildest dreams...
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