Ilona Cole, Story 72

My First Short Story at the Woodlands by Forrest Lake

I have lived here almost five years and not felt inclined enough to write a little tale. Entertainments and get togethers have not been allowed or encouraged by management for all tenants since Covid 19, and still now we are asked to wear our masks and keep the distance when we leave our apartments. A good ruling and policy, we can be proud, not having had any Covid cases. I have made quite a few friends here, gracious and friendly ladies who are interested in conversation with me about Germany during and after WWII, since I lived there during that time. Music and books we like. The camaraderie is nice, and I feel good and safe living here.

In the beginning of this month, a little note showed up by my front door about a competition for a d

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Marcie Sims is a teacher, author, and editor. She teaches literature/film, composition, and creative writing courses at Green River College in Auburn, WA. She lives on Vashon Island, just a short ferry ride away from Seattle, Washington. She writes fiction (short stories and novels), poetry, composition textbooks and has written one historic overview of Capitol Hill Pages as a former U.S. Senate page herself.

3 replies on “Ilona Cole, Story 72”

  1. Thank you, Ilona, for this lovely New Year’s Eve story to brighten our day! Wishing you and all your friends, family, and readers a very Happy New Year! Here’s hoping for a brighter 2022! Marcie

  2. In addition to her delightful short stories, Ilona possesses an innate ability with interior design and decor, wonderfully illustrated by her Christmas decorations, often unusual but always beautiful.
    Happy New Year!

  3. What a beautiful door to open toward the New Year. May 2022 reflect, even in part, some beauty of this invitation. How I wish I could walk through that entryway into Ilona’s home and have a face-to-face visit with this most wonderful author. And a hug not hindered by “the virus”. One day this year…….
    I hope there will be many more stories in the future. Much love all around.

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