Influences

Clara, my high school senior, has been telling me about disclaimers teachers make in class. “We’re going to be studying … Continue reading Influences

Short Story Sunday: Charade

Welcome to Short Story Sunday. I’m so happy to feature this story from 17-year-old author Adelia Hoff. Thank you so much … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Charade

This is a Friday the 13th post (over 6 years and going strong.) Have fun. … Continue reading Friday the 13th: A Cosmic Adventure

At 3:29 a.m. I took the dog out to go pee pee. To make her go fast and get it … Continue reading Go Pee Pee

The Arranged Marriage By Adelia Hoff The young woman is dolled up – an offering from one family to another. … Continue reading The Arranged Marriage

Sometimes you have those days when you answer the door and it is someone you used to know and he seems … Continue reading Come Along Miss Havisham

“There were friends I was always there for. I was there for them. I was there for their kids. Then … Continue reading Friendships Change with Children (Even for Vampires)

The headache was real. He opened his eyes and squinted at the sun coming through the window and tried to … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: I’ll Take Care of You