The One Who Loves Her Most

This story is by Debra Lobel and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. “Get up!” Jennie snaps at her seventeen-year-old daughter, nudging her for the second time. “Don’t take so long getting dressed unless you want to skip breakfast. Again. And I’m not taking…

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A Scarred Heart

by Debra Lobel Another rough night, Maria. Will I ever get over knowing that you, the love of my life, is dead?  Maria.  My love.  I know that life got hard for you somewhere along the road. But. Why you?  Shot. Your death left a scar on my heart. I held you in my arms as…

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