• Free Story

    Free Short Story: A Work of Art

    Fiber artist Tanya Beals desperately wants to sell something at the local craft show. Unfortunately, no one wants to buy the unique pieces she sells. So Tanya comes up with a plan that involves her gorgeous best friend, a handsome stranger and a little white lie.

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    What do you see?

        Where others saw a drainpipe this artist saw the neck of a giraffe. What do you see when you look at the world? Come on, take a chance…share your quirky, serious, unique vision with us. “What Do You see?” © 2018 Dara Girard; Image copyright at top of post © Chris Barbalis/Unsplash

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    Free Short Story: In Praise of Daffodils

    Jean Livesey-Chee worries about her brilliant but rebellious student Sabina Chase. Every effort to guide and help the high school senior use her talent is met with disdain. Jean despairs that she will never reach Sabina and that failing her will have far reaching consequences. But one day Sabina will teach Jean a lesson she never knew she needed. A short story for those who understand the power of art. “In Praise of Daffodils” by National Bestselling author Dara Girard is free on this site from only the 17th to 24th . This story is available in the collection  “School Days”  through different retailers here and on its own  here.