The Story Maximalist

She thought the dress under her bed was just a painful reminder of being left behind. But at a lakeside wedding, hidden behind her sunglasses, she realized that what once symbolized loss had quietly transformed into someone else’s second chance at joy. Part 1: The Box Under Her Bed The first time Jess Kline took […]

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. A little girl named Maya clutched a warm cupcake at Walmart Henderson while exhaust rolled over the asphalt

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. I nearly ran over the ghost when it crossed the highway—tiny and shaking, a violin case dragging behind

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. Part 1 – The Parking Lot You ever watch your whole life collapse under the glow of a

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. The boy was barefoot on the frozen shoulder, lips blue, waving at headlights and screaming he had to

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. I didn’t mean to buy a pack of gum and become somebody’s angel; I just stopped for gas

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. Part 1: The Man Everyone Warned Me About They say every small town has its monster. Ours wore

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. Part 1 – No Brother Gets Left Behind I thought the old man was going to collapse right

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. Part 1 – The Pink Paint Promise I’ll never forget the sound of the paint can cracking open.

This story is a work of fiction created for entertainment and inspirational purposes. While it may draw on real-world themes, all characters, names, and events are imagined. Any resemblance to actual people or situations is purely coincidental. Part 1 – Please Take Me to Heaven You don’t forget the sound of a child’s voice asking