by Cindy Regnier | Dec 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I shall never be loved by a man.” Princess Katherine flopped onto her bed close to tears. “No one will ever want me and Father turns away any man that asks to marry me.”“But Katie dear, you know why he does so.” Katherine’s maid Reena, her best and only friend patted...
by Cindy Regnier | Dec 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Isn’t that the scarf you knitted for Jeff last Christmas?” Karen looked confused.“Yes.” I wrapped it around my neck tighter than I needed to.“Pardon me for asking, Char, but why are you wearing it?”None of your business. I looked pointedly at my co-worker but didn’t...
by Cindy Regnier | Dec 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
My name is Ascher. I was eight years old when this story happened. I’m all grown up now and I’ve carried this story in my heart for a long time without telling anyone. But after what happened a few weeks ago, I think it’s time I told what I saw and heard that night.I...
by Cindy Regnier | Dec 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
My phone rang. Maybe it was Jordan. I lunged for it, swiping at the tears. Only Ryan.“Ryan, this isn’t a good time. . . ““I just wanted to see if you’re OK.”“No, I’m not okay. I saw Jordan kissing Angela Duncan. Why her? What’s wrong with me?”“Nothing’s wrong with...
by Cindy Regnier | Dec 7, 2024 | Poetry, Uncategorized
Snow fell as I turned the key in the ignition. Nothing. I slammed the car door.“Fine. I’ll just spend Christmas Eve alone in a truck stop.”I stepped inside. The place was crowded. Didn’t these truckers have any better place to spend the holiday? Maybe it was this...
