Appearances. Part Four. The Finale.

Secrets kept for decades reveal another life… another person. “I didn’t’ know parents could have secrets or pasts or even a sadness that overpowered the present.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

Appearances. Part Three.

“Here’s the thing, and I just can’t figure out how to say this but -- your parents are holding some information for me. My mother gave it to them when we were little, years ago. Years and years ago.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

Appearances. Part Two.

The past comes calling. “It took me by surprise one Saturday morning when I found the two of them waiting for me at my apartment building, looking older, as we all were, but instantly recognizable.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

Appearances. Part One.

A short story by Beth Kalet. “Joey Mayfield was the luckiest kid on earth.” Sometimes the perception you hold is quite far from reality.

Salon Confessional. The Finale.

Part 3 of Guest Contributor Beth Kalet’s second story. Two women, manicurist and manicured, look inward. Separately and together.

Salon Confessional is one of 7 short stories included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

Salon Confessional

Part 2 of Guest Contributor Beth Kalet’s second story. Two women, manicurist and manicured, look inward. Separately and together.

Salon Confessional is one of 7 short stories included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

Salon Confessional

A second story from Guest Contributor Beth Kalet. Beth changes gears in Salon Confessional when two disparate women, thrust together “by chance,” understand each other, and offer the other what they sorely need. Part 1 of a terrific story!

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 6.

It’s the Freckles. Nabbing Harry and what not. The finale. Parts 1-6 included. You definitely should read this!

By Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 5.

An Omen. Although “The Harry Situation” seemed to have settled down, a short time later the case “reactivates,” as in Harry comes back. Hmmm.

By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 4.

It didn’t look like Julie had anything to worry about, “at this time.”

As the story continues to unfold, Julie does not feel at all sure about that.

By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 3.

Getting “tested.” Putting it mildly, Julie is overwhelmed by what she learns.

The story unfolds. By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 2.

Wasn’t it bad enough to be “dumped by this creep?” No, it gets worse.

The story unfolds. By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.