Fictional stories at the heart of family life.

The Examined Life

Approaching zero

A surviving sister feels invisible to her parents, unable to make up for their terrible loss, until one day a pivotal event shows her that she had their attention all along.

Literary Mama

Lullabye

A terminally ill single mother travels the country searching for a miracle, caring for her toddler son with every ounce of her strength until her last breath.