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Tall Dreams, Part One
Karmen sat at the table, nursing her cocktail as she sat across from her friend, Cee. She couldn’t help but notice the couple sitting at the adjacent table. They were nestled into their booths across from each other. The space … Continue reading
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Tagged #divorce, #fiction, #heartbreak, #pain, #romance, #shortstory, newlove, relationships
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Unmerry Christmas, Part Two
Unmerry Christmas, Part One Karmen watched the clock incessantly. She had finished up her holiday cookie orders. She didn’t usually take bulk orders at the coffee shop, but so many friends, friends of friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors offered to … Continue reading
UnMerry Christmas, Part 1
December 1st, 2023 Karmen York released a long, heavy sigh as she opened the door to Fictional Grounds, her bookstore and coffee house mashup. She turned around before stepping inside and saw how the town had already decorated for Christmas. … Continue reading
The Dream Chase, Part Four
Atticus was right on time, and Karmen needed just one minute. “Please come in. I just want to grab my sunglasses.” He nodded, taking a step inside and glancing around. Everything was orderly, books lined every shelf, as well as … Continue reading
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The Dream Chase, Part Three
The Dream Chase, Part One The Dream Chase, Part Two The following morning, Karmen awoke to find Atticus had followed her on all her social media accounts, and he commented on her latest selfie with “What a wonderful picture.” Karmen … Continue reading
The Dream Chase, Part Two (Updated)
You might have noticed the disappearing act of my last post. I realized I had bogged the story down with a lot of information that didn’t propel it forward, so I scrapped it and came up with something better. I … Continue reading
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The Dream Chase Part One
It was a beautiful Sunday morning, the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and Karmen was literally running in high heels because she was ten minutes late to meet her best friend, Miranda, at the Baker Street Bistro, their … Continue reading
Searching for Harry
Before I start into this story I want to apologize for jumping around so much. I appreciate all of the support you guys give me; however, I know what I am capable of, and the stories I have been writing … Continue reading
Glencoe Dreams, Part Four
Glencoe Dreams, Part One Glencoe Dreams, Part Two GLencoe Dreams, Part Three Glencoe Dreams, Part Four The three ladies were waiting outside when Kent pulled up to the front of the hotel in his RV. It was small, nothing fancy, … Continue reading
Glencoe Dreams, Part Three
Glencoe Dreams, Part One Glencoe Dreams, Part Two * Author’s note: I realize this story fell on the back burner. I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to it, but the past three weeks have … Continue reading