BLISS, a Short Story by Katherine Mansfield

At thirty, Bertha Young has everything—a loving husband, an adorable baby, a beautiful home, and a circle of charming friends. Yet, on this fateful evening, an overwhelming feeling of joy pulses through her, as if she’s swallowed a piece of the golden afternoon sun. As her guests gather for dinner, Bertha's mind races—she’s radiant, euphoric, and filled with an unshakable sense that something divine is about to happen. But as the night unfolds, an unexpected revelation will shatter her bliss, leaving her to question the very foundation of her perfect life. What is hiding beneath the surface of her happiness? Can one moment of bliss survive the truth?

A story of emotion, connection, and heart-stopping surprise—Bliss explores the fragile line between joy and heartbreak.

[janethayes]

I've always been a bit afraid to be too happy.