Small Town 101 The Langly Community Church paused in silence to collect much needed tithes. The congregation was struggling through hard times as weekly donations continued to fall. Glenn Royals reached into his deep pockets and produced another sizable check. Pastor Mighten smiled in gratitude as the town’s wealthiest man continued to support. His compassion…
THE GROUNDSKEEPER It was another glorious Monday morning. The Freewater Ecology plant was vacant from the weekend, but alive with spirit. Beautifully landscaped shrubbery outlined peaceful green grass covered by morning dew. All was now being awakened by the spectacle of sunrise. The rich golden brown soil under the tall trees was exposed by the…
For all his long life, Clayton Graves has served the people of his mountain community at Coalman’s Hill. The caretaker of the legendary Graves family home, where the doors are always open to those in need, Clayton spends his days bringing food to the hungry, warmth to the cold and helpless-and most of all, caring…
Matt Shea is a developing author, having published eleven books. He is greatly inspired by the writings of Andy Griffith and focuses on the common folk that small towns are made of. He credits the success of his first book, “The Groundskeeper And Other Short Stories” to his family. The values that were instilled throughout his childhood gave him the strong sense of justice that is conveyed through his writings. The Shea family is only an average American family from an average neighborhood. Their secret was that they were close knit and accepted others.
