Be More Careful, Bro

“Adam!!!” Raymond calls out as he walks into the house.  “Yo! What’s up?” his roommate calls back, walking out into the living room to greet him, slowing his step when he sees the scowl on Raymond’s face. “What’s wrong?” “Bro! Someone stole our bikes!” He’s red in the face and pacing, until he sees the …

Midnight Snow

"Don't make me ask you again." Cassie did as she had been told once before and dropped the snowball that was aimed at Leah's face. Her target's gasp was still frozen on her face as Ms. Carter's steely gaze held both of them in place. "I have never seen such behavior from young ladies your …

I’m Not Even Tired!

“Alright! Who’s up for heading to the lake?” Kristen asked the table as they finished up their lunch. The group of friends was up in a small mountain town for the weekend, a nice getaway from their hectic lives in the city. The 4 couples had been close friends, almost like family, through college, but …

Christmas Tree Farm

The Christmas tree farm is enormous. Even on the busiest weekend days when families fill the parking lot with little tailgate hot chocolate celebrations, it feels quiet once you get away from the main barn. It’s big enough that the attendant gives out a map to guide you to the different varieties of trees, and …

Wait until we get home…

Alana groans while fumbling around the bed blindly searching for her phone. The summer sun was already beaming through a crack in the curtain and she was suddenly regretting her life choices. It was New Years Day and Alana and her bestie had been up ringing in the new year until well after the sun …

Thanks, everyone!

Guys, starting this blog is one of the most productive and satisfying things I accomplished this year-- and I didn't even have to do much! I'd had the idea for a while, though, and it was nice to see it come to fruition. I'm so grateful for everyone who has contributed to helping this blog …

Mall Santa

Nat and Evan only had a twenty minute break from their shifts as surly employees at Spencer’s Gifts. “We gotta get back right now!” Nat hissed. “These ones!” Evan whispered while snatching a set of keys from the mall’s break room. Neither of them were thrilled to be working retail during the holidays, but they …

Yankee Swap

Tara knew that their annual Yankee swap could get a little bit heated. It was mostly an excuse to get friends together in their apartment and show off their twinkling decorations and sing along to “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The swap itself was a secondary concern: everyone brought a wrapped gift and …

Stocking Stuffers

“Unh unh unh, little girl.” Quinn froze, stocking in hand, then turned sheepishly back to Kate. “No peeking!” Kate shook her head at the guilty look on Quinn’s face, then moved to take the stocking from her partner and place it back up over the fireplace. Quinn yelped as one swift swat landed on the …

Christmas Tantrum

“Is there something more interesting over there?” Owen asked from the door. Asher was supposed to be doing corner time but had turned his head every time he heard a noise and had been staring at the nightstand where Owen kept the implements. “Um no sir?” Asher squeaked, quickly facing the corner. “I would be …