by Karen Malley | Jul 25, 2024 | Short Story
“Have a good day. Thanks for the ride.” Danielle kissed John on the cheek and stepped out of the car. She shut the passenger door, about to open the back door to retrieve her bag, but John drove off. She jumped and waved, but he sped away without looking...
by Karen Malley | Jul 19, 2024 | Short Story
The knot tightened in Nick’s stomach with every passing mile. When the captain announced they were about to land, Nick drew in a shaky breath. He hadn’t been home since the beginning of the semester, not even for Thanksgiving. He’d made some excuse about...
by Karen Malley | Jul 5, 2024 | Short Story
The last well-wisher was gone, and Etta leaned on the door for a moment. Boots wove between her legs, purring. Etta straightened and moved to the couch. She pressed a tissue to her eyes, then sat. Boots jumped onto the sofa and settled next to her, his head in her...
by Karen Malley | Jul 5, 2024 | Short Story
Andrew crossed the open field to where Mark and Juan sat in their lawn chairs, surrounded by hundreds of people in small groups. Juan squinted up at him. “Where have you been, man? It’s getting dark and the show will start soon. I thought you were only...
by Karen Malley | Jun 29, 2024 | Short Story
Brianna flopped onto the couch, exhausted. Her roommate, Megan, glanced up from her phone. “What’s wrong?” “I’m just wiped.” Megan raised her eyebrows. “Of course you are. You work two jobs, and when you’re not at work, you’re at church.” “That’s not true. I’m only at...
by Karen Malley | Jun 15, 2024 | Short Story
“You’re in town now?” Kristi gripped the phone, unable to contain her excitement. “I know it’s last minute, but I have an unexpected layover. I’ll be in town until tomorrow morning.” Kristi beamed. “Sue, I don’t care that it’s last minute. Where’s your hotel? I can be...
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