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Kelly Castillo

WHEN I’M GONE • by Kelly Castillo

October 21, 2017Every Day Fiction 12 Comments

“Laurel! How many times have I told you!” I swipe the locket off the table and bang open the bathroom door, yelling to be heard over the running shower. “You never take it off. Never!” “Just while I’m—” “Even in… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Mystery / Suspense, Stories abduction, Kelly Castillo, siblings, urban fantasy

IT KILLS ME SOMETIMES • by Kelly Castillo

March 23, 2017Every Day Fiction 16 Comments

It kills me, sometimes, how people can hate me so much and still be oblivious of me. Every once in a while, a forlorn soldier will acknowledge me with a nod, the relief and recognition clear in their exhausted irises.… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories death of a child, Kelly Castillo, urban fantasy

PRIORITY ONE • by Kelly Castillo

February 8, 2017Every Day Fiction 2 Comments

“If we keep going, we can make it by sundown. We’ll be okay.” I pull her along, knowing our only hope is to get to the bus station before nightfall. If we have to stay the night in a terminal,… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories Kelly Castillo

KICKED OUT OF DANCE CLASS • by Kelly Castillo

January 27, 2017Every Day Fiction 9 Comments

We sit in the car as long as possible. Dance class is the longest hour of the week and I see no reason to spend more time inside than necessary. Noelle latches on to my ring and pinky finger as… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories ballet, death of a spouse, Kelly Castillo, parenting

READY OR NOT • by Kelly Castillo

October 4, 2015Every Day Fiction 19 Comments

“It’s not that simple, Charli! I can’t just tell them that I don’t want the kid! That I’m too young to handle this responsibility and don’t want it anyway! It’s a child, Charli! It’s my niece.” “I understand that, Maddox!… Continue Reading →

Literary, Romance, Stories Kelly Castillo, parenting, proposals

DUTY, HONOR, AND COUNTRY • by Kelly Castillo

August 16, 2015Every Day Fiction 20 Comments

There’s lots of green, and it’s very bright, and that seems wrong. My head feels like a beehive, and there’s a slight hum, from crying or maybe gritting my teeth. There are lots of words, most of them heartfelt but they… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories family, funeral rites, Kelly Castillo
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