Gail Farrelly

Dec 2012 1

Santa And The Poor Box: Christmas Mystery Short Story

2012 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

Two weeks before Christmas, and I’m listening to holiday music from the fifties as I sit paying bills at my computer in the corner of the living room. When “Jingle Bell Rock” comes on, I have to pause for a moment and just enjoy it. That was what I was listening to on this same day a year ago when my 14-year-old daughter asked her forty-something widowed mom for a very special Christmas gift--helping to mount a defense in a case that seemed indefensible.

Sep 2012 22

For Pete’s Sake: An Original Mystery Short Story

2012 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

“Have a seat,” District Attorney Doug Fleming directed the quartet of assistant district attorneys filing into his office. He pointed to the conference table and chairs across from the desk where he was sitting and said, “I’m just checking out a few things on the calendar. We’ll begin the meeting when Pete comes. He went downstairs to get us some donuts.”

Aug 2012 25

Keys To The Kingdom: Original Mystery Short Story

2012 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

It all started a few months ago on a Sunday when I was sitting in church. That’s when I got the idea for how to commit the murder. A perfect murder–or so it seemed.
The subject of the sermon was “Keys to the Kingdom,” and the preacher was exhorting us to pray, do good works, and be generous of spirit. She claimed that those three actions would unlock the pearly gates.

Jul 2012 3

A Nobody Votes: An Original Mystery/Fantasy Patriotic Short Story

2012 Articles, Fantasy & Fangs, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

As we get ready to celebrate our nation's birthday, here is a fun little mystery/fantasy short story about one of the most patriotic things we do--vote!

Jun 2012 16

A Man for All Seasons: A Father’s Day Tribute

2012 Articles, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

Gail has shared many fun stories with KRL and we are happy she is helping us celebrate Father's Day with this Father's Day salute. There is a coupon for Valentino's Italian Restaurant at the end of this story you can use to take dad out for a special meal. The photo we used for this article is of my own father who passed away last August--the best dad ever!

May 2012 12

Mum’s the Word: A Mother’s Day Salute

2012 Articles, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

Gail has shared many fun stories with KRL and we are happy she is helping us celebrate Mother's Day with this Mother's Day salute. There is a coupon for the Reedley Sandwich Shop at the end of this story.

Apr 2012 7

The Bunny Who Saved Easter: An Original Short Story

2012 Articles, Pets, Terrific Tales

by Gail Farrelly

Once upon a time, there was a family of bunnies living in the San Joaquin Valley. Twelve-year-old Ferdi, the 'baby' of the family, loved computers. In fact, his two older brothers called him "Nerdy Ferdi."