Elisa woke up early excited for the day’s events. Yesterday Mother promised to take her to the park and her mom always sticks to her promises. She hopped out of bed bouncing down the stairs.“Good morning Mother.” “Good morning Elisa, are you ready to go to the park today?” Mother asked.“You bet, as soon asContinue reading “Elisa’s Prayer”
Category Archives: Short Stories
Stud Muffin
Stud muffin, an absolute stud muffin. George admires himself in the mirror. His big strong arms, broad and defined. His beard hugged his chiseled jawline. His tall bulky body resembles his father’s. He flexes his arms causing his biceps to pop out further and then turns his body to see his back side. Pleased withContinue reading “Stud Muffin”
Sparkle
There once was a little girl who sparkled and shimmered everywhere she went. Her mother clapped and cheered along with her flamboyant and eccentric style. The little girl started school but the teacher didn’t like her sparkle. She would often get in trouble and was labeled as disruptive. The other children would laugh and stare,Continue reading “Sparkle”
Caroline: Part Two
Part one for those who missed it: https://hcongrove2.com/2025/04/20/caroline/ Thank you for reading and God bless. Caroline rode away, traveling the opposite directions anyone would expect her to go. Soon she was at the edge of the forest, a place she hadn’t seen for nearly 15 years. The path now looked overgrown and nearly unrecognizable. DespiteContinue reading “Caroline: Part Two”
Caroline
Caroline sat within her childhood home. Reminiscing of the days with her departed sister. Many times they would come to this very library to escape to lands far far away. The library was grand and magnificent with more books than the average person could read in a lifetime. Most of which pass down from generationContinue reading “Caroline”
Breath of Life
“One, two, three push!” She bears down, pushing her body to its limit. Every fiber of her being joins in the effort with little control of her own. Waves of agony shake her as each contraction comes quicker than the last. She steadies her breathing, reminding herself that she is strong enough to make itContinue reading “Breath of Life”
Phoebe: A Short Story
Phoebe sat in her bedroom, softly stroking Salem the cat’s fur. The all black cat nuzzles her hand effectively while purring quietly. She silently reads the latest Goosebumps, taking care not to read out loud. Just as the story climaxes she hears footsteps coming down the hallway. She snatches the open book next to herContinue reading “Phoebe: A Short Story”
The Hard of Hearing Bear
A short story sounds too long oddly enough, so I will call it a teeny weeny story. Ant is walking through the forest looking for a friend. He comes to a frog. The frog said,“Where are you off to today, ant?”“I am off to find a friend to help me capture the sun.” “That’s impossible.Continue reading “The Hard of Hearing Bear”
No Books
A silly short story. No books. That’s what her mother told her specifically. No books on the family trip. Her mother didn’t have time for her shenanigans, and it would not be tolerated. Any mishap would be treated with dire consequences. It will probably be the last one she tags along on as a kid.Continue reading “No Books”
Gratitude
Sally and Bob were a typical American family, four kids and a dog, with a two-story house and a white picket fence. They were the picture perfect example of the American dream. One evening, Bob noticed that Sally had been under the weather lately and decided to treat her with a special surprise. “Maybe aContinue reading “Gratitude”
