He dropped to his knees in the cold, sodden grass—the earth beneath him soft and clinging like mud, cool against his bare skin. It was the one thing that always grounded him, a quiet sanctuary beneath the storm. It…...
Wednesdays were for quitting jobs. That’s what Loretta told herself every Wednesday morning as she stared down her boss’s door at Life Glow Wellness HQ, clutching her recycled aluminum water bottle like it was a sword forged in the fires…...
You should not have come out into this weather, Edmund, even without a ghost in pursuit. Oh, my poor sweet Edmund. Let me hold you, let me explain, before— You see, Finn knew, even before Mr Littlewood told us about…...
I didn’t call anybody a racist, but I sure implied it. As a sophomore in high school I took athletic training with the freshman physical education teacher, who also happened to be the varsity football coach. “You’re really good at…...
Dogs are wonderful pets. They love you unconditionally. They are a source of endless entertainment. They are faithful companions. Each breed has it’s own characteristics. We had a beagle. They are known as tricksters, are smart, and resourceful. Our dog,…...
The door swung shut. Logan exhaled—the weight of the day still clinging to his shoulders. He rolled his neck, trying to shake it off, his body aching for something soft, familiar, warm. Before he left, he had given her clear…...
The boots had been on display in the shop window since the beginning of the month. Below-the-knee black heels. Stretch, no zipper. They are meant for you. Even if they are too expensive. They are meant to lift you right…...
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