Cara and Greg Richards are the perfect team. They’re considerate, supportive, and blissfully in love. So why can’t they turn to each other after they receive devastating news? Cara isn’t ready to face their bleak reality, and as a full-time graduate student, she has more than enough work to keep her distracted. It’s not so […]
She should have left when she heard the screams. That’s what most people would have done—run away and never look back. Or at least, leave and call the police. Instead, Marisa followed the sound which took her further and further into the abandoned building. This wasn’t how she expected her afternoon walk to turn out, […]
Very, very short stories that I share on my Instagram page from time to time. Be sure to follow @ScatteredThz on IG to stay connected!
It wasn’t hard to pull off. The hospital was overwhelmed with patients because of the Coronavirus. There was increased security, but they were on high alert for people stealing protective equipment and supplies. There was only one nurse monitoring the babies. Addison didn’t believe that she was a bad person. Just the opposite in fact. […]
Keturah woke up in a panic. She sat upright in bed and rubbed her face, then stretched her eyes as wide as they would open. The nightmares were happening more often—she woke up in a panic at least four times a week. She was terrified of waking up and finding that she had become one of them…
Katrina paced back and forth in front of the receptionist’s desk. Why were they making her wait this long? Didn’t they want to find Clint? “Ma’am, step into this interview room for me,” a detective finally waved Katrina over. “About time.” They settled into the chairs across from each other. Katrina waited for the detective […]
Read Part 1 Here first! “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that,” Desi interrupted Chariece’s thoughts. “Said what?” “That you couldn’t break up…never mind. Just tell me why you ended up in a holding cell.” “It was mostly for trespassing. Darius made it seem worse than what it was.” “Trespassing? I thought you said it […]
The ride from the police station to her house only took 20 minutes, but it felt like forever to Chariece. “Thanks again,” she said to her friend, Desi, as they pulled into the driveway. Desi didn’t respond until she parked. “I’m coming in.” “No, it’s been a long night. I just want to shower, go […]
Well, maybe…but probably not. While New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for celebrating and making plans for the year to come, it’s not a magical event that transforms you into a brand-new person. Before you announce your resolutions and everything you’re giving up come January 1st, spend some time reflecting on your progress over […]
The winter holiday season is upon us. Whether you go all out with the decorations and celebrations or choose a couple of events to attend, the festivities may cause some stress and chaos. No matter what’s going on around you, there are some things you can do to maintain your inner peace and enjoy the […]
