On "Kalispell" by Aaron Hellem (1160 words) ***

The nicest moments in this story comes after the first section, when the narrator goes over to a friend's house for a meal. The recount of the visit reminds me much of times when I've gone over to similar places, where families reside in seeming contentment. I, too, can't help but think, this is something I could never have, something that I'm glad just to be playing a part in as a guest for a few hours on a single day. Read the story here at Menda City Review.