A buzz of good humor hangs in the air, filling my now empty rooms. The walls still reverberate with thrice-told tales and leftover laughter. Each beloved guest adds unique gifts to the crazy quilt of our family. I wonder—do they feel the comfort I feel from the lingering warmth?

Carol Huebsch Reeves embraces the freedom and creativity of Flash Fiction. Most of her stories speak to life’s joys and challenges. Her work is often found in Flash Fiction Magazine and 50 Word Stories. Her memoir, “All the Little Miracles,” was published in 2022.