You’re Always in Love I knew I needed to be alone without ever talking to her about it. I’d expressed my love for her a week before, a month after my last heartbreak. I had to tell a friend. His words shattered my cloud. “You’re always in...
The Price is Always Right Fear gripped Ashley’s heart as she felt her feet leave the ground and her body begin to move out of control. With a crash, she landed against the metal back door of the truck. Pain shot up her side where the...
Something More I stared into the mirror vacantly, barely seeing the loopholes in my shirt as I strung it up snuggly from my waist to my chest. I could hear Kenji puttering about behind me. The scraping, squishing noises informed me he was making the final...
The inspiration for this piece came from the introduction of an old western movie; Specifically, the country accent storytelling. Oh and a slice of ham. You’ll understand later. The Coyote Brothers It was the brothers first family photograph, which explains why Tommy looks like he saw a...
5 Conversations: “Can I take a hit of that?” “Sure” “What flavor is it?” “Tobacco, pretty bad, probably tastes like it” He chuckles. “What’d you get? Is that corn on the cob?” “No, it’s a kebab,” he snickers “That was pretty quick.” “Yeah it was like right there, not bad, for ten bucks.” _____________________ “Damn, that...
Red Her long red hair caught his eye. He saw them going out for Thai. Sharing a bottle of red. Discussing if there was a god and what comes after death. “What floor?” she asked as she pressed the number three on the elevator He blinked. “Five” They rode in silence. Puke “How...
I slid the ring back in my pocket. It wasn’t a “let’s talk about this later” or anything that would suggest the timing was off, but negotiable. It was a flat out “no.” I swear the whole restaurant let out a collective sigh of sympathy. It was time to...
Mary was tired of making do. Ma said they had to. She watered down the soup so many days, it began to taste like nothing. Ma said they had to cut corners, so Mary didn’t get a new birthday dress this year. Ma just added more...
PhotoStoriesWinter18 (arrastrado) Love me as I love you Every time Tina Taylor Jackson falls in love she gets into a spiral of feelings that makes her loose the reality of things. Tina Taylor Jackson, TT for her friends. Is a 31 years old woman who has loved for...
I’d Rather Vomit Bf: “Hey babe, I love you!” Cue the admiring tone and eye contact Gf: “I love you more, honey!” Enough smiles and cheese to make grilled cheese! Bf: “Honey, let's get married on a mountain in winter!” Enthusiastic and excited as he searches through google Gf: “I always wanted...