Category: Short Stories

Wish Cake – A Short Story

This is my newest Pay It Forward 2015 offering. It’s for the lovely and talented Dana who herself is full of magic. 🙂 *    *   * They would come to her at night. She would wake from sleep and see them in… Continue Reading “Wish Cake – A Short Story”

Whichever Life – A Short Story

When they drove up the gravel pathway, the wind howled. The complex sat atop a hill at the end of the path. Even from this distance away, it looked strangely foreboding. Jaxon reached over and squeezed Maxwell’s thigh. He put his hand on top… Continue Reading “Whichever Life – A Short Story”

Welcome to Inglewood Hamlet!

I have always loved fairy tales. To me, they are the literary equivalent of magic. As a child, I gobbled up Hans Christian Anderson and The Brothers Grimm. There is something in fairy tales that is at once wonderful and thrilling. The idea I… Continue Reading “Welcome to Inglewood Hamlet!”

Thunderstruck – A Short Story

He was nervous as he approached the entrance. What would it show him now? His mother took his hand and they headed toward the ticket booth. The carnie on staff took a look at them. “How old is he?” “He’ll be thirteen in two… Continue Reading “Thunderstruck – A Short Story”

A Happenstance of the Heart – A Short Story

This short story was written for Sonia as part of Pay It Forward 2015. I hope you all enjoy it! * It was the noise that awoke her first. To Sonia, it sounded as if an animal was sharpening its nails on the windows.… Continue Reading “A Happenstance of the Heart – A Short Story”