Ashes of Home

Renee Giblin

In "Ashes of Home," Beth's exhausting day at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, ends with a desperate drive back to her beloved apartment in Wabasha, where her two cats, Pissy and Chi Chi, await her return. A looming sense of dread clouds her thoughts as she navigates the darkening roads, and when she arrives, her worst fears materialize—her home is engulfed in flames. Ignoring the frantic pleas of neighbors and police, Beth races up the smoke-filled stairs, driven by her determination to save her precious cats. As chaos erupts around her, she discovers they are hidden in fear under her bed. With flames threatening her escape, Beth takes a harrowing risk, tossing her cats out the window to safety below. After a heart-wrenching separation, the suspense builds as Beth waits anxiously for their return, navigating the emotional aftermath of loss, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a woman and her feline companions.