“Hurry, Emma! We’re running out of time!” Sharon shrieked at the young girl, no older than six years old. Her light blue dress hung too …
Our Routine by Murray Dunlap
In a fog of worry, I attempt to start over. I’ve got my hands in the hands of a little guy, nine years old. The …
March’s Writing Challenge Winner: Lila Cooper
The challenge was to write a story close to 100 words that fit Germ‘s theme for the month: “March to the Beat of Your Own Drum.” …
The Ghost of Black Creek by Michelle Taylor
My second-born sister is a mystery to me, but kind of like in that pig Latin way. When she says something I don’t understand, I …
New Hire by William Trent Pancoast
Kay’s dad had told her the night before that she shouldn’t go in the GM stamping plant. “It’s no place for a woman,” he had …
A Night on the Home Front by Beth Garland
It is 2:31 A.M., and I am wondering where you are right now, my love. Six weeks, six very long weeks have passed, and still …
Conversation En Français by Jim Nichols
Michael’s grandfather never said a word until they passed the lot where the old train station was coming down. Then he leaned sideways and snapped, …
Embracing Vast and Improbable by Ralph Pennel
I could sense they were looking around the room at each other, wondering why I was no longer talking. Some covered smiles with their hands, …
After the Gazebo by Jen Knox
She felt it in her toes that morning, dread that she would shove into ivory heels and dance on beneath heavy clouds. He felt a …