Month: December 2025

Della One Morning Word Count: 695 Della’s spine eeked pain all up and down it as she walked to her car under Bonita Spring’s morning starlight. Della realized she no longer carried keys in her hands with keys pointing out between her knuckles, to prevent an attack. She was sixty-three, didn’t think anyone would bother… Continue reading FLASH FICTION Short Story; Della One Morning, by Susan Baller-Shepard

Performed by Val Cole POEM: Standing at the back of the cafeWith proud beard andwarm smileThe Gentleman finds me. Striding over andoffering a handhe is present and sturdywith an openness to careful possibilities. Interest worn with flairlike the dashing scarfcarefully draped aroundhis shoulders. Eyes like tempered glaciersconnect with mineand draw me in. With upturned hand… Continue reading ROMANCE Poetry Reading: THE GENTLEMAN, by Maggie Mae