Shelly Desjarlais
Under the Mistletoe
“How did I let you talk me into this, Jess?” Carly tugged at the pointed ears on her elf hat. Before she could pull the entire thing off,...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Nov 4, 20208 min read
Playing in the Leaves
2001 “November already,” Anna sighed. “I swore I’d be out of here by June.” Bob checked his clipboard with a chuckle. “Come on, Anna...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Oct 1, 20205 min read
The Darkness
I am consumed. Darkness has slowly devoured every inch of me, and I find no signs of light or relief. My wrists and ankles are bound by...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Aug 31, 20205 min read
She Sent a Rooster
It was a sticky summer day in the suburbs of Pennsylvania. Nicole stepped into her coupe and fired up the old engine. She pulled onto the...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Jul 4, 202013 min read
"We can't mess up a picnic, right?"
“They’re going to hate me.” “They are not going to hate you, Ginny,” Lea said for the fifth time. Anxiously, Ginny gripped the steering...
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Shelly Desjarlais
May 15, 202013 min read
Delivering My Heart
It was official. Abby Easten had entered uncharted territory. Her heart hammered against her chest, and she struggled to slow her...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Apr 10, 20207 min read
The Easter Frog
The sunny day was deceiving. The grass appeared lush and bright, and the spring trees had blossomed. Yet, the cheerful scene did not...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Dec 27, 20191 min read
There - A Poem from "The Storm I Once Knew"
A poem from "The Storm I Once Knew" on Amazon! There I am here. I will hear your voice Above the street noise and Howling wind. I will...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Dec 20, 20195 min read
The Elf Who Baked: A Short Christmas Tale
When the whistle echoed throughout the Christmas toy factory, Minty the Elf did not notice. His mind was a million miles away. He dreamt...
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Shelly Desjarlais
Dec 13, 20196 min read
The Christmas Trains: A Story of Love and Fate
Christmas was more than a word. It was a memory. At a time, she wanted to forget the holiday completely. In a world of carols on the...
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