Author: Claudia Cramer
The Claiming
“Geena! How long does it take to catch a fish girl? You’ve been down by the beach all day!” The gulls resting on the ...Twilla’s 3 Layer Dip
This dip is one of my grandma’s recipes. She would make it for large parties or family gatherings. Recently, I made it twice for ...A Merry Christmas
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas…” A local children’s choir sings cheerfully, but I hardly notice the music. I don’t even know why I ...Mary’s Christmas Melancholy
“Mary! Child, where are you? I need your assistance with these Christmas decorations. Mary!” Mama’s cries grow fainter as I briskly walk further down ...Lydia’s Missed Appointment
“Oh, what a good joke! No one will guess tomorrow I’ll be Mrs. Lydia Wickham. I, the youngest sister, first to be married. Mama ...Fruit: Many Seasons, Much Confusion?
My mom was skilled at choosing the best fruits from the grocery store. Every time she would meticulously pick, prod, and even taste before ...The Skeleton in my Closet: Holiday Stories
I drop my keys for the last time as I struggle to unlock my front door. “It shouldn’t be this hard to open a ...Backyard Guard Dog
The road is empty and the sole street lamp on the corner flickers; the power waning. It will eventually go out for good, just ...Sick at Netherfield
The fire is roaring, but I hardly feel the heat as my body shivers. My skin is hot yet refuses to sweat, indicating a ...