Finding peace

Before our marriage, he told me that he would not be able to father children. He knew how badly I wanted to be a mother and promised that he would climb mountains to make that happen. As the initial all-encompassing love I felt for him began to fade into the day-to-day reality, I worried that...

The Party

Our garden party began as I had imagined. The “Great Gatsby” theme brought out the elegance in everyone: tailored suits, perfectly coiffed hair and impeccable manners. Yet, how quickly the reserved and elegant atmosphere turned to mayhem once the champagne was uncorked and guests began drinking vodka directly from the bottles. The photographer hiding behind...

The Escape

Without a word she dropped to the ground. Landing with a thud that shook her bones, she did a quick assessment of herself and found no new injuries. “Thank you, mom.” She looked up to the sky and smiled, confident that her mom was watching her. Tonight was the night Victoria had been waiting for –...

The Forgotten

Life on the streets has never been easy. But it’s the only place I've ever felt comfortable. I was found outside of a convenience store. So many people in and out of that place in a day that no one could tell who had left me. Just me wrapped in a blanket, lying next to the cold brick...

Him

Life had once been defined by linears and absolutes. Then she met him. She had planned out her life down to the hour. She had achieved each of her goals. She had never made room for anyone so that she could stay on her track. The men she had dated were either on a similar track and had let...

The Research Project – revisited – Part 1

When Chelsea saw the sign on the campus message board she couldn't wait to tell her friends about it. Volunteers needed for research project Overnight commitment Food and beverages provided Compensation available She had continually worked two jobs during her three years at college, yet she knew she'd still graduate with too much in student loans. All of the...

The Research Project

When Chelsea saw the sign on the campus message board she couldn't wait to tell her friends about it. Volunteers needed for research project Overnight commitment Food and beverages provided Compensation available She had worked two jobs during her three years at college, yet she knew she'd still graduate with too much in student loans. This research project intrigued...

Conflicted

" 'Don't blame the sinner.' That's what Uncle Mark said, mom. But, what is a sinner?"Linda dropped her chin to chest, sighed and counted to ten before she answered. She didn't look at her daughter, but instead continued to chop the potatoes for dinner."Well, my dear, a sinner is someone who does the wrong thing." Praying that her daughter wouldn't...

He took off the wedding ring she knew he wore before he entered the room, hiding it safely in his pocket. Walking slowly, he held his arms behind his back holding tightly to the flowers he brought for her. As she turned to greet him, his heart skipped a beat. She never failed to have...