In "The Beginning of the End," Martha Mackilin Blair’s evocative short story delves into the quiet yet profound moments of a family confronting a dire medical situation. The narrative unfolds with a poignant conversation about a bone marrow transplant, set against the backdrop of intimate family memories and emotional vulnerability. Blair’s portrayal captures the delicate balance between hope and despair as the characters navigate their shifting realities.
The Beginning of the End
Written Tales
Unleash your passion for literature and join the Written Tales family. Together, we'll make it the #1 home for writers & readers. Subscribe today and become part of our community that embraces poems and short story forms.
Join Today
Sand in the Kitchen
In Sand in the Kitchen, Donna Faulkner née Miller contrasts domestic disarray with a vibrant memory of hula dancing on Lau's shores. The poem captures ...
Read More →
I Saw A Tree Die
In the Shakespearean sonnet "I Saw A Tree Die," Lauren Kawamoto captures the serene yet tragic end of a tree's life, cut down without warning ...
Read More →