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Everybody Carries Their Pain Differently Maggie looked up from the papers she was reading. “Hey, kid.” “My name is Sarah.” She loomed in the doorway. “Have you heard from Carol? We tried to get in touch with her but her … Continue readingEverybody Carries Their Pain Differently
They Aren’t Kidding About Redheads “So, should I call Jeb for a ride?” Paul looked around the new Christmas village. She turned sharply. “I can drop you off.” “It’s so far out of your way.” He shrugged. “Maybe drop me … Continue readingThey Aren’t Kidding About Redheads
He’s The One Trilby was pushing a cart of books through the aisles of the university library with Marta by her side. “Well, how did it go?” “It was fine until he flipped out on Sarah.” Marta pushed her glasses … Continue readingHe’s The One
You’re The Boss 11/28/2023 Sarah knocked at the mayor’s door. “Maggie?” “Take a seat, kid.” She pointed at the chair in front of her ornate oak desk. She sat down and looked around the office. “I don’t know if Carol … Continue readingYou’re The Boss
I’m Craving Soft Gingerbread Marta unlocked the car. “Just put that on the seat.” “Marta, I—” “Put the food in the car. We’re going to walk over to Wentzel’s and enjoy the night air. Okay?” He nodded and complied. “Ready?” … Continue readingI’m Craving Soft Gingerbread
The Tandoori Grill “Hey, Vik. I brought you a new victim.” Marta said as the restaurateur approached. He smiled warmly. “Be nice, Ms. Kwock. Good evening, sirji. I am Vikram Patel. Welcome to the Tandoori Grill.” Ryan nodded and smiled. … Continue readingThe Tandoori Grill
Side Effects Carol pulled up beside Jeb’s pickup. The farmhouse was decked out in fairy lights and the porch posts were wrapped in a spiral of red tape to make them look like candy canes. Aundrea opened the door as … Continue readingSide Effects
The Chief Will See You Now Carol stepped into the bakery. The scents of holiday spice danced around the storefront. Phyllis was sliding a tray of cupcakes into the display cabinet. “Hey, Carol, be right with you.” “No hurry, Phyl.” … Continue readingThe Chief Will See You Now
Vingt Américain “So, what’s the plan?” Ryan looked over Bob’s shoulder. “Okay, so this one is going to be an arts and crafts workshop. Storyteller’s theater over there. Christmas cookie workshop over there. Santa’s photo studio and some other stuff … Continue readingVingt Américain
That Kiss 11/27/2023 Carol squinted at her phone. ‘7:15? So much for sleeping in.’ She swept to answer. “Maggie?” “Happy Cyber Monday, Carol. Take a peek at the photo I sent you and call me back.” “Maggie?” The line had … Continue readingThat Kiss
