by Karen Malley | Apr 5, 2024 | Short Story
Anna bounced Lucas on her knee while studying the menu. “What do you recommend? I’ve never had lunch here.” Caitlyn set down her menu. “They make a fabulous chicken salad. It has cranberries and pecans and it’s served on a croissant.”...
by Karen Malley | Mar 22, 2024 | Short Story
Emma sat cross-legged on the couch, scrolling through her phone, when Hailey burst into the room, her face splotched and her eyes rimmed with red. Emma straightened in her seat, about to ask what was wrong, when Bear barked at the back door. She rose, stuffed her...
by Karen Malley | Mar 16, 2024 | Short Story
A soft knock on Ella’s door distracted her from her lesson plans. She glanced up to find her mother, Kim, her brow creased with worry. “What is it?” Kim moved into the room and perched on the bed next to Ella. “It’s Grandma. She’s...
by Karen Malley | Mar 2, 2024 | Short Story
This is part two from last week’s story. See Always Welcome for part one! Jenna ducked into her first period classroom a full ten minutes early, hoping to find her Spanish teacher before class started. If she didn’t tell her the truth right away, she...
by Karen Malley | Feb 23, 2024 | Short Story
Jenna wrapped her hands around her mug of hot chocolate and breathed in the sweet aroma, relaxing for the first time all week. “Thanks, Grandma. This is exactly what I needed.” Grandma’s eyes crinkled at the corners. “I’m sure the hot chocolate can’t cure all your...
by Karen Malley | Feb 17, 2024 | Short Story
Johnny exited the school bus, head down. Kate did a double take. That wasn’t right. It was Friday afternoon. He usually bounded off the bus, excited for the weekend. Kate touched his head as he joined her at the bus stop. “Are you feeling OK,...
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