Short Story Sunday: Community

Alexis was fortunate to have the acceptance and support from her family and community. She was much taller than most … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Community

THE VERY OLD

Taking Care of Our Elders (Tellias and Eleora) I’m a mom so I take care of my children. Like many … Continue reading THE VERY OLD

The Changeling By Juliette Kings I’ll always remember what my preschool teacher said at lunch and snack times. “You get … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: The Changeling (Happy Mother’s Day)

Eleora couldn’t remember what she did yesterday, but she could tell stories of her childhood in excruciating detail. My daughter and … Continue reading LOVE IN THE DARK, AND IN THE LIGHT THAT ALWAYS SHINES

Last week was a windy one. It was the kind of wind that knocks limbs off of trees, and pulls … Continue reading Windy Days, Family Heirlooms, And Ancient Vampires

CLEOPATRA “Come quick, come quick,” whispered the voice on my phone. “What is it? Tell me,” I said trying to … Continue reading Cleopatra

I overheard my brother Andrew’s friend James saying, “I stopped seeing her because she always complained about how hard life … Continue reading End of the Year Conversations (with Vampires, Friends, and Family)