Short Stories by Wendi S. Harrington

She’ll pray as long as it takes—

because love doesn’t let go.

As Long As It Takes

When a tragic accident leaves her young nephew clinging to life, Dinny Malone rushes to his bedside, determined to intercede until Heaven moves. Over sixteen days in a Texas hospital, Dinny wrestles with grief, faith, and the weight of unanswered prayers. As Long As It Takes is a moving short story about sacrificial love, the power of prayer, and the quiet strength of women who stand in the gap—no matter how long it takes.

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Waterclor style image of two young ladies having coffee and reading bibles.

Healing begins in small, sacred moments—when hope flickers to life and whispered prayers are heard after all.

Hear My Prayer

A tender, emotionally charged short story set in 1984 rural Oklahoma. Twelve-year-old Marcy Gibson and her mother are on the run from a past filled with trauma, loss, and fear. When they arrive in the quiet town of Riverside hoping for refuge, they discover the shelter they were counting on is gone—but kindness finds them in unexpected places: a stranger’s offer, a heart-shaped popsicle stick, and a girl who talks like sunshine.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take off your mask and let God see your heart.

The Mask She Wore

Emma, a bright and bubbly college student, is admired for her confidence and faith—but beneath the surface, she’s silently battling anxiety and self-doubt. Afraid to let anyone see her struggles, she hides behind a carefully crafted mask of perfection. When a close friend gently confronts her and shares a powerful truth from Psalm 51:6, Emma begins a journey toward honesty, healing, and freedom. Through vulnerability, she discovers that God doesn’t desire perfection—He desires truth in the inward parts.

When fear silences her voice,

faith teaches her to sing.

The Song of Her Soul

Chloe, a shy teenager, is invited to sing at her church’s youth rally. She battles intense anxiety, convinced her voice isn’t good enough. But as she practices, she discovers Psalm 52:9 and begins to understand that praising God isn’t about performance—it’s about worship. On the night of the rally, Chloe sings with all her heart, regardless of imperfections, and realizes that waiting on God’s timing brings unexpected peace and strength.

When tragedy shatters his doubt, Trevor finds that even silence holds promise.

The Sound of Silence

Trevor is a proud atheist who often mocks the faith of his classmate, Lila. After a tragic accident leaves his younger sister in a coma, Trevor finds himself overwhelmed with guilt and helplessness. When he overhears Lila praying in the hospital waiting room, something begins to stir in him. As he listens in silence, her heartfelt prayer echoes in his soul, breaking down the wall of disbelief he’d built.