Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Families.
Love Letters from Heather
Dear Dad, I gained a much fuller appreciation of you in 2018 when I asked point blank questions about your upbringing in order to glean a story for the anthology Brainstorm Revolution Wintertickle Press was publishing. You were 88 years old at the time and still chopping trees, cutting grass, shovelling driveways, checking Facebook—all things you might consider mundane, but things I think impressive!
By Heather Down6 years ago in Families
For Angelo
His mom’s voice beckoned him through the walls, an unintelligible jumble of hushed, anxious sounds that demanded investigating. Troy imagined himself a spy, no, a ninja as he navigated the obstacle course of creaky floorboards in the hallway. He pressed himself against the wall outside his mom’s room and listened, glad that the warped wood of her door left it permanently ajar.
By Sophie Richton6 years ago in Families
Kindness is Priceless
Michael sat on a chair in his son Jonathan’s room at the children’s hospital. He felt like it had been a century since he, along with his son, had been airlifted here, though it somehow had only been a few days. Jonathan had suddenly collapsed at home the other day and after a terrifying drive to the Emergency Room where Michael had gotten no answers at all, the doctor had called for a helicopter.
By Matthew Walker6 years ago in Families
Little Black Book
PART I She was old, very old, at least her body was. There was no denying that. The mirror confirmed it when she occasionally caught a glimpse of herself in it. She didn't mind. Getting older meant that she was still here in life. The consequences of it though could be a burden. The pains in her joints, eyesight failing, movements getting slower. She still had the use of her legs, albeit for short distances only. She was grateful that she could still get to the shops every couple of days and stand long enough to prepare and cook herself an evening meal. Incredibly and most importantly, her mind was still as sharp as ever. She believed that to be a small miracle.
By Elaine Beaudro6 years ago in Families
5 Female Celebrities That Look Exactly Like Their Mother
Are they twins? What happened? Did the daughter come back as a doppelganger of the mother? Is this reincarnation? As you read through today’s list, these are some of the questions you'll find yourself asking.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Families
How it began
Jackson was born into a family that really didn't have anything but his father always taught him to help others over himself. So when Jackson’s sister got sick he did everything he could to make sure she got better he began working nonstop making an extra money he could get his hands on. Then the impossible happened and his sister started getting better and for a few weeks the world was bliss. But just like everything in Jackson’s life it was about to get really really bad. Jackson’s dad went to work one night and never returned. Their family called the police and they searched and searched but never found him. Six years later on the eve of Jackson's twentieth birthday his life was about to take a very interesting turn.
By Taegen C. Walton6 years ago in Families
Polly's Surprise
Polly’s Surprise By Melissa Saari Grace went out the door to check the mail. Her German Shepherd, Virgo, followed her outside, and when she pulled a package out of the mailbox, Virgo gave a surprised yelp when he saw that it wasn’t an envelope. Grace gave a sound of surprise too, the moment she saw the package was mailed from Aunt Polly.
By Melissa Saari6 years ago in Families
Marriage Rules of Engagement: Some Can Play More Than Others
Like most young girls, I went through my Prince Charming phase. I dreamed of the day some handsome, dream-worthy specimen would swoop in and carry me away for a royal wedding, and I would rule my kingdom. Fair but just (eye twinkle).
By Musing Around6 years ago in Families
