The Daily Novel

Chapter Six
Lauren punched the time clock and stifled a yawn as she went to the nurses’ station. A tall, red-haired nurse was finishing up charts from the previous shift. “Good morning,” Lauren said. “Any new admissions or problems during the night?”
“One admission. Mild heart attack. He’s in 319,” the redhead answered.
“How about Mr. Oliphant? He [...]

Chapter Four
Flo, Lauren’s highly vocal sealpoint Siamese cat, met her at the door. Rubbing against her calf, the slightly cross-eyed feline chastised her for being late. “Murroow!”
Lauren balanced three brown bags in her slender arms. “Sorry, Flo. I had to stop at the store. We have company coming.” With the cat weaving in and out [...]