A Mixed Bag: 12 Short Stories About Life, Love, and Relationships invites readers into a world where ordinary lives intersect with extraordinary moments. Through twelve richly imagined stories, Floretta V. Singleterry explores the joys, struggles, and triumphs that shape us all.

In The Healing Path, we follow Keisha as she leans on faith and courage to open her heart to love again. Life in the Row shines a light on Shelia and her two friends, whose determination and brilliance carry them through the challenges of adolescence during the early days of school integration. Why? is a gripping tale of domestic violence, tracing Elaine’s journey from fear to strength and ultimately, the freedom she deserves.

Each story in this collection captures characters navigating emotional, life-changing experiences—some painful, some uplifting—but all marked by resilience, hope, and the belief that there is always a road leading to something better. A Mixed Bag is a celebration of the human spirit, the courage to heal, and the power of love in all its forms.