Many thanks to Rochelle for Friday Fictioneers and to Jennifer Pendergast for this cute photo!
Peace on Earth
Billy and Jen had bitten the heads off their gingerbread cookies when the screaming started. The screaming was worse this time. Nasty alcohol-saturated words.
“Grab your coats,” I said.
They didn’t hesitate.
I stole dad’s car and drove to Aunt Lou’s. She didn’t seem surprised to see us.
“You all must have known I had hot chocolate just about to simmer on the stove,” she said while raising an eyebrow at me.
I nodded. She shook her head before ushering my younger siblings into the family room where her Christmas tree blazed. One ornament caught my eye: peace on earth.
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Thanks goodness for Auntie Lou. A safe haven from a nasty situation.
Many thanks! 🙂
Nicely understated, Sascha
Many thanks, Neil! 🙂
Clearly not the first time. Well done Sascha.
Many thanks, Keith! 🙂
Dear Sascha,
A lot of story between the lines. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Many thanks, Rochelle! 🙂
We should all have an Aunt Lou. On a lighter note, I want a cookie.
Yeah. Good sugar cookies. I haven’t made any in ages.
A heartbreaking story. I hope they can stay with Aunt Lou.
I think they will. Many thanks! 🙂
Ooh! That one hit a nerve. Very well captured.
Thank you so much. 🙂
Wow.
Thank you so much. 🙂
I’m so glad I made it to the end of this week’s stories, because you saved one of the best for last. There is so much story in these few words. Nicely done.
I have to tell you that your comment made my day. I’ve been thinking that I really need to spend more time concentrating on my writing rather than reviewing other people’s writing. Your comment gave me a boost of courage. Thank you. 💖
Thank heavens for Aunts like her.
Yes! Thanks so much for reading, Lisa! 🙂
You’re welcome 🙂
Heaven on earth is sometimes normality.
Is it? Maybe with chocolate.
Sending love x 🙏
💖 Thank you. 🙂