This story came about from a contest, called The Titling Challenge 2014, by a friend. The participants were given a title submitted by another participant and were challenged to write a short story from just that information.
Therefore, this story is dedicated to @Lucia Simonetti, the originator of the challenge and my particular title, and, as always, my Lil Sis, @MythGal, for without her I would not be who I am.
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When Hope is Gone
Historical FictionSuddenly a widow, Callie Atherton does not know what to do with herself anymore. She wanders the streets of London, in her widow’s black, just to avoid all of the well-wishers who insist on visiting her home. That is, until she attends the funeral s...