Emmilene

Image by Freepik "Was that Freddy?" Emmilene asked Vernon. "Yes, it was. He came to see Rebecca." "What did you tell him?" "That's she's indisposed." "She's in no condition to see anyone, even Freddy." "He's the only one who has come by to see her. All her so-called friends have deserted her." "It's times like …

Gina’s Mother and Tanner

Gina's mother was still in the powder room when she got there. They were the only ones in there. They hugged and then went to an area where they could talk. "How are you doing, Gina?" her mother asked, looking her over. "I'm fine, Mom. How are you?" She hadn't seen her since New Year's …

The Morning After

Gina went to the guestroom. The door was slightly ajar so she pushed it open and went in. Matt was just getting out of bed. He was half-naked but when he saw her, he grabbed the sweater lying at the foot of the bed and pulled it on. "Good morning," she said, wondering why he …

Go or Stay

I knew I was in over my head. What had started as a one night stand had escalated into a torrid love affair. She wasn't good for me but I couldn't seem to break free. I tried so many times to end it but I always ended up going back. If I had followed my …

A Free Man

So if the Son makes you free, then you will be truly free - John 8:36 I didn't think that anybody cared about me. Why should they? I was a lowlife. I ran with the wrong crowd. Got into trouble all of the time. Gave my poor Mama a lot of grief. My Dad left …

Claude’s Story

I'm sitting in the café which I frequently go to because I love their Latte when I can feel that someone is staring at me.  I turn my head and my eyes meet those of a very beautiful African American woman.  As we lock eyes for what seemed like eternity, I debate whether or not …

A Familiar Face

After losing her fiance, Boris in a horrific car accident, Claire packed up and left Montreal and moved to Paris when her company opened a new office there.  It took a while but she soon settled into her new life and immersed herself in the Parisian culture.  On the weekends, she went sightseeing and to …

Giulia

She looked at the odd shaped structure.  It was covered in moss.  Everything else seemed to fade into the background.  It reminded her of when she visited the Accademia Gallery and she saw Michelangelo's famous sculpture of Israel's most beloved king, David.  Her eyes were fixated on the figure, moving towards it as if hypnotized.  The …

Not Goodbye

How long will he tarry? She waited for him like the flower waits for the rain to quench its thirst or the sun to give it warmth.   How long will he tarry? She looked in all directions hoping to see the familiar figure coming towards her.   How long will he tarry? The sun …

Shelter

Her world had been one of Abuse, neglect and heartache. At seventeen she ran away Being on the streets was better Than living under the Same roof with an unloving Mother and abusive step-father.   She was her mother’s only Child.  Since the day she was born, She had never known a mother’s Love.  All …