From the monthly archives:

April 2008

The Letter (Chapter Twenty-Two)

by Jenn

The florist delivered the flowers late Saturday afternoon. A beautiful bouquet of her favorites — delicate pink roses. The card said simply, “You will be picked up at noon on Sunday. Be ready. Love, D.”

She opened the door and was greeted by a uniformed driver. “I don’t think you have the right [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Twenty-One)

by Jenn

She knew what she had to do — and that she needed to do it now. Procrastinating would only make the task ahead more difficult — for both of them.
Her circumstances — and the future of her unborn child — required that she be fearless now. Decisive. Determined. Protective.
As she showered [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Twenty)

by Jenn

“I just don’t understand why the doctor can’t prescribe something to help you.” Her friend was clearly irritated. “How long did he say it would take for this thing to ‘run its course’?” she inquired.
“I told you,” she responded, staring out the passenger window of the vehicle as she adjusted her sunglasses to [...]

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The Photograph (Chapter One)

by Jenn

“Are you coming, Grandma?” she called up the stairs lightly.
“Yes, dear,” was the response. “I’ll be down in just a few moments. I’m moving a little slower than normal this morning,” the old woman giggled. “I’m not complaining, though. You just sit tight and be there in a flash.”
“All right, Gran,” [...]

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