While replacing our old, worn-out mailbox, I started digging around the base of the post and hit something solid just a few inches down—a rusted chain…
Author: Zen Zone
In the heart of Maplewood, Ohio, where golden cornfields stretched under a boundless sky, Margaret Thompson knelt in her garden, her hands buried in the rich,…
On social media platforms, captivating images of a remarkable South American tree have been making waves. While such exotic marvels may not grace our local landscapes,…
A huge Alabai lay right in the middle of the road, blocking traffic and causing a jam: one of the drivers approached him and saw something…
The young waitress gently slid the plate of pancakes toward the boy, whispering, same as always, honey, no charge. She never asked his name, never expected…
Samantha Leigh was only twenty-five when she took the job at East Haven Private Hospital, a quiet facility tucked away on the outskirts of the city.…
My younger brother, David, has always harbored a deep-seated resentment towards me. If you think it stemmed from jealousy, you’d be wrong. He was the favored…
What happened to the man you’re about to meet should never happen to anyone who’s ever worn the uniform. His name was Robert Keene, Bobby to…
I’m Rachel Morgan, 32 years old, and last Tuesday, my husband Kevin died of a sudden heart attack. The shock still hasn’t worn off. When I…
Valerie sat on a chilly bench outside a notary’s office in downtown Springfield, Illinois, her head bowed low. Her fingers nervously tugged at the frayed strap…