KN Magazine: Short Stories
Loretta Wakes Up
In Loretta Wakes Up, Molly Wilcox delivers a raw, redemptive story about a mother haunted by her past and a daughter who turned pain into art. Set against the shimmering backdrop of early 2000s Los Angeles, this haunting excerpt from Wilcox’s upcoming novel Off the Record explores guilt, love, and the thin line between redemption and ruin.
Emerald Lake
A deeply moving story spanning generations, Emerald Lake follows Mateo’s journey of love, grief, and legacy through the Sierra mountains. From a first proposal to a final farewell, the story weaves memory and place into a timeless tribute to devotion and healing.
The Bus Ride Home
In this gripping and atmospheric story, a weary bus driver faces a haunting moral dilemma on a foggy night route. When two desperate girls seek refuge from a lurking danger, his choice to follow rules over compassion leads to devastating consequences, lingering guilt, and the eerie feeling of something—or someone—watching.
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