Joy Harrison Hoffman

The Ring

It was eerily quiet as they stared each other down in the small kitchen. Only the ticking sound of the grandfather clock in the adjoining dining room broke the silence. Tick, Tick, Tick. John shook his head and voiced a deep sigh. He turned away from Alice, his hands on his hips, and walked towardsContinue reading “The Ring”

A Clean Sweep

I’ve heard of a clean sweep, spring cleaning, and cleaning house, but this was a little crazy. “John, I know you told me to dress casually for New Year’s but I thought you were joking when you told me to bring an apron.” John replied, “It’s a good thing I keep extras on hand” asContinue reading “A Clean Sweep”

Misfortune in Florence

Karen reached in her pocket for her phone. “Oh my God, my wallet,” she whispered to no one. She stopped dead in her tracks, digging into every pocket, every recess of her purse. Even though it was 40F degrees outside in Italy, the sweat poured off her forehead. She ripped her winter hat and scarfContinue reading “Misfortune in Florence”