May 21, 2017 | A Day In My Life
“They don’t go together.” EveLynn stared out the display window while watching the happy newlyweds who had just left my store. EveLynn is my employee, and I’m Cara Mia Delgatto. I own a shop called The Treasure Chest. We specialize in upcycled, recycled, and...
Dec 30, 2016 | A Day In My Life
A sad little boy snuggled next to me on the spare bed in the guest room. Heat radiated from Erik’s body and a wet whistling sound came from his stuffy nose. “Mama Kiki, I doh-ne feel too good,” he whimpered. “My troat hurts. My dose hurts.” “I know, honey. I know. Try...
Sep 3, 2016 | A Day In My Life
Author’s Note: Kiki Lowenstein short stories appear in each of the Happy Homicides Anthologies. However, this story was especially written for Dru Ann’s blog. The beauty of autumn in St. Louis is enough to burst your heart right out of your chest. The colors are...
Jul 16, 2016 | A Day In My Life
MJ Austin’s eyes traveled up and down the length of me, only to finish with a disapproving glare. “You are a mess. Not even a hot mess. Just a dirty mess. And you need mulch around your sea island ficus. It looks unfinished.” “Thanks heaps.” I tossed my trowel onto...