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When Murphy's Law Hosts Thanksgiving
Anne and Tom had a disastrous Thanksgiving, the worst one ever. Or did they? Their retelling is one we can all relate to--or laugh at.
Holly Bills
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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The Fortune-Telling Real Estate Agent
You learn many talents working as a real estate agent, as Jennifer has come to realize.
Holly Bills
Nov 17, 20225 min read
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Dawn's Cast
Carter Walker never felt more at home than when he was down by the creek. At every stage, life gives us moments we treasure.
Holly Bills
Nov 6, 20224 min read
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Just Be Still & Photo Winner Lynn Dean
This story inspired by Lynn Dean's winning photo follows siblings Wren and Rowan, who recall childhood memories from summers long gone.
Holly Bills
Oct 27, 20224 min read
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Disappearing Footsteps
The nuisance of frenetic footsteps will one day disappear. Serena and Mitchell find meaning in the mundane.
Holly Bills
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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From a Hidden Box in the Hallway
A box hidden in the hallway closet brings back memories and is the impetus for a long overdue visit.
Holly Bills
Oct 16, 20224 min read
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Half-Century of High Jinks
Jackie and June decide to celebrate fifty years of friendship by taking a trip to Madrid. The comedy starts before they get to the airport.
Holly Bills
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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Flamingos and Cokes, Part 4
Sadie and Lana discuss plans until an old enemy interrupts their lunch. Will 'Little Miss My Daddy Owns the Town' have the last word?
Holly Bills
Oct 9, 20225 min read
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Ethereal Equinox, Part 2
The ghost George grates on hostess Mae and all the other spectral guests. How will they cope?
Holly Bills
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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A Muddy Dog, Ms. June & A Sunset
Sometimes things push us to leave, but greater things bring us back. And if we're lucky, a muddy dog will have the last word.
Holly Bills
Oct 2, 20224 min read
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Ethereal Equinox
A bit of a spooky tale to mark the fall equinox. When the doldrums call, look to new opportunities.
Holly Bills
Sep 25, 20225 min read
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Water Leak Wisdom
Wisdom can come from the most unexpected places. Neighborly encounters that are less than ideal still provide teachable moments.
Holly Bills
Sep 21, 20223 min read
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Flamingos and Cokes, Part 3
The third part in a series, this short story continues with Sadie and Lana. Was Lana able to salvage Sadie's career? And who is Brady?
Holly Bills
Sep 18, 20224 min read
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Eighty-Year-Old Tomatoes
Jay F. Calhoun's memoir reminds us small conversations can have a lasting impact and give us an appreciation for things once lost.
Holly Bills
Sep 11, 20224 min read
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53-Word Stories
The struggle against an ever-shortening attention span is real, and has been exacerbated by a pandemic.
Holly Bills
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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Never Has He Ever
An amusing story of three women who find humor with each other while playing a game of 'Never Has He Ever', where the 'he' is their husband.
Holly Bills
Aug 28, 20224 min read
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Unspoken Words
A short story of the first day of a family vacation. Does anything ever really go according to plan?
Holly Bills
Aug 21, 20224 min read
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Gullah Heart
A short story of a young woman's return to her Gullah family and the cultural treasures that make her whole on Daufuskie Island.
Holly Bills
Aug 18, 20223 min read
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Flamingos and Cokes, Part 2
This story continues with Sadie and Lana. Lana gets herself into a situation, causing Sadie to come face to face with someone from her past.
Holly Bills
Aug 14, 20224 min read
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A Feral First Day of School
A relatable short story of two parents attempting to get their two children on the bus for the first day of school.
Holly Bills
Aug 11, 20224 min read
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