The young waitress gently slid the plate of pancakes toward the boy, whispering, same as always, honey, no charge. She never asked his name, never expected…
Author: Zen Zone
Samantha Leigh was only twenty-five when she took the job at East Haven Private Hospital, a quiet facility tucked away on the outskirts of the city.…
My younger brother, David, has always harbored a deep-seated resentment towards me. If you think it stemmed from jealousy, you’d be wrong. He was the favored…
What happened to the man you’re about to meet should never happen to anyone who’s ever worn the uniform. His name was Robert Keene, Bobby to…
I’m Rachel Morgan, 32 years old, and last Tuesday, my husband Kevin died of a sudden heart attack. The shock still hasn’t worn off. When I…
Valerie sat on a chilly bench outside a notary’s office in downtown Springfield, Illinois, her head bowed low. Her fingers nervously tugged at the frayed strap…
My son and his wife said they trusted me. They asked me to watch their house while they were away, just for a week. They smiled…
Daniel had returned, like every year, to the cemetery where his wife rested. Each February, he came alone — bringing flowers, staying only briefly, then leaving…
I’m Vanessa, 34, and despite 7 years of marriage to Gregory, I’ve always felt like an outsider in his family. Last summer at their annual BBQ,…
Want the truth? Michael nodded, his jaw tight. He wanted to hear it straight, no sugarcoating. “Nobody’s going to look for your girlfriend, especially since your…