by Gwen Hinkle | Dec 19, 2024 | Holiday, Short Story
The woman shifted to one side allowing blood flow back into her buttocks. How is it that schools only have metal chairs to sit on for their programs, she mused. Maybe it was a tactic to keep people awake. Kristy took a deep breath thankful that she finally made it...
by Gwen Hinkle | May 12, 2024 | Holiday, Inspiration, Memories
From the moment I came into this world, it seems that I have caused some type of pain or grief for my mother. I would like to say that I was a good obedient child, but I will have to give that title to my sister. But I can honestly say that my mom’s life has not been...
by Gwen Hinkle | Mar 31, 2024 | Holiday, Inspiration
Shae sat staring at her father’s picture thinking back on that cold blustery day. That morning, she had rushed to be on time. Before leaving her room, Shae took one last look in the mirror giving herself a smile and thumbs up while mouthing, “You can do this!” ...
by Gwen Hinkle | Jan 7, 2024 | Holiday, Inspiration
TEN seconds until the crystal ball in Time Square, New York finishes its descent to celebrate the beginning of the new year. NINE seconds, the musicians are cued to play Auld Lang Syne bidding farewell to 2023. EIGHT seconds to ponder what your new years resolution is...
by Gwen Hinkle | Dec 11, 2023 | Holiday, Inspiration
Simon, the innkeeper, exhaustedly watched the bustling of people who had filled the dining area. He and his family had worked tirelessly all-day cooking, cleaning, and serving meals to the overbooked patrons that were here for the census ordered by Caesar Augustus....
by Gwen Hinkle | Feb 13, 2023 | Holiday, Inspiration
I’ll never forget my first crush. I had never experienced this type of feeling before and what made it weird was that I had no control over how I felt. It was like being possessed causing me to do bizarre stuff like daydreaming about the boy endlessly and always...
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