Episode 7: Gone Fishing by Suzanne Montgomery

Gone Fishing by Suzanne Montgomery is the story of a peaceful fishing trip that turns dangerous when a sudden storm sweeps across the lake. Welcome to The Short Story Lounge, where stories offer rest, hope, and encouragement. Today we’re honored to share “Gone Fishing” written by Suzanne Montgomery and read by Ruth Schmeckpeper. If you enjoyed today’s story, please take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple or Audible.  Do you know someone who would enjoy this episode? We’d be grateful if you shared it with them. 📖 About the Story “Gone Fishing” by Suzanne Montgomery is a gripping contemporary short story about courage and family. What begins as a peaceful fishing trip with two grandfathers and their grandchildren turns dangerous when a sudden storm sweeps across the lake. As wind and waves intensify, they spot a sailboat capsizing in the distance and must decide whether to attempt a daring rescue. In this heartfelt story, family rises to the occasion, proving that bravery and love often go hand in hand.   ✍️ About the Author Suzanne Montgomery is an award-winning author and practicing Family Physician for over thirty-five years. She resides on a mini-farm in the East Tennessee mountains, caring for a menagerie of cats, dogs, bees, and chickens with her husband, Tim. Together they have six grown children and seven grandchildren. Author Links: Website: https://suzannemontgomery.com/ Newsletter Signup: The Storyteller’s Corner One of her short stories has been published in What Our Patients Have Taught Us: Physicians Reflect on Lessons Learned about Life, Themselves and their Profession   🎙️ About Your Hosts Ruth Schmeckpeper writes contemporary and contemporary romance stories filled with grace, second chances, and the quiet ways God restores hearts. Her stories are encouragement wrapped in words — the kind that linger long after the last page. 👉 Subscribe to join Ruth’s reader family for monthly encouragement and book recommendations.   Elizabeth Daghfal writes stories of raw struggles, real hope, and a splash of wit. Her characters aren’t perfect. They’re authentic, struggling with doubts, fears, cravings, and sometimes just plain clumsiness—inspiring true-to-life tales that shine light in dark places and hope in the mayhem. 👉 Join Elizabeth’s reader family where you’ll receive messages of hope, plus author and recipe recommendations.   💙 About The Short Story Lounge The Short Story Lounge is a podcast featuring clean short stories written by new and seasoned authors. Each episode offers a quiet space to slow down and listen. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss a story. New episodes will air the third Thursday of each month. 📌 Copyright “Gone Fishing” © 2026 by Suzanne Montgomery. Used with permission. All rights reserved