The house was quiet, dimly lit with the holiday lights. Jean sighed, shaking her head. “The kids are busy this time of year, but they’ll be here tomorrow. They need me for those generation pictures. So don’t worry yourself, Tom. I won’t be alone.”
She touched the urn. “Miss you.”
Trisha Ridinger McKee resides in a Mayberry-like town in Pennsylvania, with her weary husband and hippie daughter. She may or may not be inspired by living next to a cemetery. And she may or may not have traumatized her daughter with a few ridiculously intense bedtime stories through the years.
Great work!
So much said, in so few words.
Beautifully poignant!
So much is said in so few words. Absolutely wonderful story!
Powerful and well-written. Amazing what can be accomplished in such a few words.
Such meaning in so few words! Loved it
Was blind sided with this end but could actually put myself into this place as there was really so much said in so few words.
Great job!
Excellent!
Amazing!!
Short story with a long-lasting image. Excellent work.
Good job Trisha….great story!
True Talent!
Beautifully written! Presumably, the kids are only around when they need Mom for those generation pictures. How sad.
Wonderfully written
Beautiful piece of writing. Happiness and sadness in so few words.
Congratulations on winning story of the month!
Thank you so much!