Orla smiled at the librarian as she handed her the books she was ready to check out. Among the novels by Maeve Binchy and Philippa Gregory were the books Killer Resumes and Cover Letters That Work. It was time. Time to go for a job she really wanted. She’d been working entry level marketing jobs […]
The Accidental Treat: A Short Story About A. Kelly
Hannah would get to sleep early and get ready for everyone first thing in the morning, since she’d had no time to prepare today. The day had not gone at all as she had planned. Her mother’s discharge from the rehab center had been delayed. They had said all week she would go home Friday. […]
Getting to Know Each Other: A Short Story About A. Kelly
Aidan would go to bed early and be ready for her first thing in the morning. Imagine, seeing his daughter after 30 years! His stomach had been going from fluttery to lead all day. He should have taken the day off, he couldn’t even concentrate. Then he could have had all the lunch things delivered […]
The Unpredictable Lightness of Eating Out Alone: A Short Story
There’s two things you can do. Eat out with friends. Or don’t eat out at all. That’s what Dee had said. Lana would add a third. Eat out alone. Lana loved eating out. By herself. With a book. It was one of her favorite things. This was a treat. She was at McDonald’s using her […]
Vacation Preparations: A Short Story
New bellman Maurice encounters a resourceful guest with a mysterious tote bag. What’s in the bag and who is she? Maurice stood catching his breath at the bell stand and watched the people outside the glass lobby doors. Any minute now one or two or a group of people would enter the lobby corralling baggage […]
The Orchid Gift: A Short Story
Look at this orchid, they said, it’s for you as a welcome to your new job. Welcome! We’re so happy you’re here. We hope and expect great things! Oh goody. An orchid. Through gritted teeth. Look at this orchid, she said, but don’t touch. Another for my collection. Oh good, you’ve finished your homework. Now […]