by Karen Malley | May 17, 2024 | Short Story
Jen pulled up to the curb and checked the address. Yes. This was the place. She turned to Sue. “Let’s unload.” Sue and Jen exited the van and pulled out the coolers. They set up a folding table at the side of the yard, stacked it with...
by Karen Malley | May 11, 2024 | Short Story
NOTE: This is a continuation of last week’s story: Finding Contentment. Sharon thumped her pillow and flopped onto her side. After a few moments, she rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling. She studied a watermark in the corner. How long had that been...
by Karen Malley | May 4, 2024 | Short Story
Sharon glanced around the sanctuary and chose a seat next to an older woman. She slid into the row just as the opening hymn started. This was her third Sunday at this new church and it seemed to be going well so far. The pastor’s messages were...
by Karen Malley | Apr 27, 2024 | Short Story
Tina laced up her walking shoes and pushed open the screen door. She inhaled the sweet aroma of cherry blossoms and approached Brian. He was crouched over the lawnmower, fiddling with it again. It seemed every year it needed work before it was willing to...
by Karen Malley | Apr 18, 2024 | Short Story
Barbara entered the church nursery and settled into the rocking chair. She was early, as usual, so no one else was around. The service didn’t start for another fifteen minutes, so parents weren’t ready to drop off their little ones yet. She rubbed her...
by Karen Malley | Apr 11, 2024 | Short Story
“Look, Mommy!” Shawna waved as Taylor rocketed down the slide. “Good job! Why don’t you and Lila go on the swings next?” Taylor nodded, her pigtails bouncing as she grabbed Lila’s hand. The two girls ran to the swings, selecting adjoining ones. Shawna grinned at...
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