Snow Day
Ellen loved her brother, of that there was no doubt.
Melancholy
A Promise Kept
“Damn,” Marnie said as she pulled over onto the icy soft-shoulder and got out, leaving the car running but the door ajar.
Patching Annie
Walking by my daughter’s room with an armload of laundry, I pause to listen at the door.
Flying Home
I watched the sun set and the moon rise
A Love, Darkly
Alice gave me a furtive glance as she handed me a glass of lemonade.
Broken
It was a slow night, even for a Tuesday.
The Gift
It took a lot of effort to get the fingerprints just right.
Falling Star
Martha woke from her terrible dream with the chills.
Confession
Murderer! Murderer! I thought I would ne’er hear that word.
The Doorway
I climbed the back staircase of my grandparent’s old house.
A Bargain
Saturday mornings were never complete without the obligatory yard sale run.