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Arlene Hartzell

The Unexplained

True local mystery story based on the history of the Florence Public Library...

6 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

A Little Candlelight Romance

Nick and Annalisa's love story ends in loneliness, but a Christmas miracle rekindles their connection through candlelight reflections.

7 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

Maple Jane: Part 2

Maple Jane witnesses a mysterious event involving Mr. Chestnut, leading to a series of tragic events and a haunting mystery.

27 min read · Rating: R · Read story

Maple Jane: Part 1

In Oregon, the Le Fleur family hides a secret: triplets, one conjoined. Maple Jane's life is marred by secrecy, jealousy, and a haunting presence.

26 min read · Rating: R · Read story

Unexpected Evil

Thirty four years ago, a family goes missing.

14 min read · Rating: PG-13 · Read story

The Year that Santa's Bag was Stuck in the Chimney

This is a story many of us can identify with; the anticipation of Santa's secret arrival late at night, school bullying, and a lie sadly told and later regretted.

5 min read · Rating: G · Read story

The Mistress

A long married woman describes her relationship with her husband, and how she has lived with and learned to accept his salty mistress.

5 min read · Rating: PG · Read story