Father Simon found a note in the charity box that read, “Sorry, I took some money.”

He suspected parishioners took money, but they never left a note.

Weeks later, Father Simon noticed a note in the charity box wrapped around a five dollar bill. “Thanks. The lemonade business picked up.”

Martin Jaeger has been published or is soon to be published in several print and online magazines. He tries to create imaginative pieces that will intrigue the reader, who will then have a greater appreciation for writers.