Gia Morelli and a day in her life by Lena Gregory

Hi, I’m Gia Morelli, owner of the All-Day Breakfast Café. Until recently, I spent my days working behind the counter of a busy delicatessen in the heart of Manhattan. But that was before a series of unfortunate circumstances sent me fleeing to central Florida in an...

Jason Stafford and a day in his life by Michael Sears

The first thing you should know about me is that I served three years in federal prison for various charges stemming from an accounting mistake. I had ample time to correct that mistake, but I chose to compound it. I tried to hide it. I wasn’t stupid so much as...

Angela Cray and a day in her life by Dara Carr

My day begins with a philosophical question: does morning arrive too early or is night too short? I’ve yet to come up with an answer but today the rumination is good for another sixty seconds in bed. At the crack of eight thirty-one, I get up for work. A...

Mickey Paxton and a day in his life by Zoe Burke

Not so long ago, I was an NYPD detective on a case, undercover, in Chicago. The plan was, I’d show up, gather the evidence, and go home. But then I saw her. Had to meet her. Made sure I did. Everything changed. She seemed solid. Fun. Easy going. Sweet but not too...

Juliet Capshaw and her new life by Ellie Alexander

Returning to my hometown of Ashland, Oregon was the best decision I ever made. Ashland’s charming streets and warm community welcomed me in as if no time had passed. There was nothing like breathing in fresh mountain air or the sight of black-tail deer noshing on the...