Staci Troilo

Joined June 2021

29 stories

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Staci's love for writing is only surpassed by her love for family and friends, and that relationship-centric focus is featured in her work, regardless of the genre she's currently immersed in. https://stacitroilo.com

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Why Always Chocolate, Mom?
On New Year’s Eve, I got ready to run errands. My son and daughter were in the den, debating which movie to watch. I poked my head into the room. “Hey. You guys want to come with me?”
By Staci Troilo4 years ago in Fiction
Family Legacy
Piper unloaded an armful of packing boxes from the back of the ancient pickup truck. Her elbow grazed the rusted tailgate, and she rolled her eyes at the brown streak on her arm. She handed the bundle to her husband, then grabbed a load for herself. “Want to start in the bedrooms and work our way down?”
By Staci Troilo5 years ago in Fiction
The Font
Church bells pealed from every belfry in town, marking noon. Summoning the citizenry. Tommy nudged his brother. “You awake? It’s starting.”
By Staci Troilo5 years ago in Fiction
No Peace in the Quiet
Ellis Island, NY 1918 Gregorio tried to pull away from his mother, but her fingers tightened around his until his bones ground together. Tears sprung to his eyes, but he refused to give her the satisfaction of even a whimper.
By Staci Troilo5 years ago in Fiction
Golden
At the forest’s edge, Axel hid behind an overgrown yew, searching for patrolling sentries or bands of renegades. All clear.
By Staci Troilo5 years ago in Fiction

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