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The Art of Asking for Help in a World of the Strong

Mar. 27, 2019 by

It’s hard to accept help when you’re too competitive, proud, concerned, or insecure to take it. My husband and I have this little arrangement. He does the dishes on Monday and Tuesday nights, and I do them on Wednesday and

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Deep Water – A Short Story about Loving Yourself

Feb. 15, 2019 by

Tears splashed onto the fingerprints covering Jolie’s iphone. “What have I done?” The phone shook in her trembling hand as reality washed across her. “What was I thinking?” Bing. A Trevor text. “What in the world are you thinking? Delete

So Blessed – A Short Story about True Riches

Oct. 12, 2018 by

(Note from the author: I wrote this short story a few years ago and ran across it a few days ago. It struck a note in my heart as I’ve been struggling with the ambiguity found in the church. Blessed

June – Story of the Month – Signs

Jun. 21, 2018 by

This month’s story of the month illustrates how some fall away from their beliefs and stay away because of their own stubbornness to see the truth. The setting is a military base, but the war is not with flesh blood.

8 1/2 Hours – Trapped in an Elevator

Apr. 4, 2018 by

Sometimes there are just so many directions a story can go, it’s hard to know how it should end. I’m still not sure I nailed this one. That’s why there are two endings. I’d love to hear your opinion. Which

March Short Story – A Spark of Hope

Feb. 28, 2018 by

(Sometimes a person just needs for someone else to hope in them and believe they can change. That’s what March’s story is about. I hope you enjoy it.) A Spark of Hope Henry unclenched his fists and took a deep

February – Story of the Month – The Answer

Feb. 7, 2018 by

A short note to you: I wanted to write a love story for you since it’s lovey, dovey hearts month, but I didn’t want it to be too sweet. So I settled for writing about that couple who almost doesn’t

Good Riddance

Good Riddance

May. 7, 2014 by

  Lisle ran her hand over the cold flesh.   Two nurses walked by, but they were busy chatting and only gave her a glance. The gurney was pushed against the wall toward the end of the ER hallway, out of the

What Should Annie Do?

What Should Annie Do?

Sep. 19, 2013 by

Note:  I have a good friend who likes to play writing games. Recently she sent me this writing prompt (You are a 23-year-old translator, and you do not want to translate something that has just been spoken.) and challenged me to

Short Story Saturday (Sunday) — The Prologue (to the play “The Tree”)

Short Story Saturday (Sunday) — The Prologue (to the play “The Tree”)

Mar. 24, 2013 by

Silas hurt his hand working in the woodshop. It was a freak accident that left his left hand unresponsive and useless.  At first, he thought it would just fix itself, but that didn’t happen. The weeks and months turned into


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