Love
Unexpected Declaration
Jane lay in bed next to her husband. She felt lost and empty in her chest. Alone, Jane bore the weight of years of anxiety, secret tears, false apologies, and shattered hopes. Sometimes she wished he would hit her to stop the excruciating pain of the lies and accusations. She was the faithful spouse, but he, the cheater, accused her of infidelity. Her hand instinctively reached out for him. The instant it touched his scratched back, it recoiled. Those were not her territorial marks.
By Francine Lee W3 years ago in Fiction
The Villains We Desperately Needed
Someone was breathing on my face. The realization of this unsettling thought jerked me awake with a start. The peaceful face of a boy, the spitting image of mine, swam into my vision. He had a shaggy mop of hair the color of silver, the ends of it almost completely covering his peacefully closed eyes. But even closed I knew the color of them. It was the same as mine - ocean blue.
By Mariya Barakova3 years ago in Fiction
The Librarian in Lopsided Handcuffs
Samuel was already standing in the dusty break room, leaning against the counter in his usual casual fashion. Good morning, Adelaide, he said to me, over his paper cup full of steaming, watery coffee. His dark eyes glinted with amusement, watching my every move. Watched as I crossed the tiny space, barely dodging the jagged edge of the long square table set in the center of the room. Watched me yank my long floral skirt away from the splinters.
By Elodie Hollant3 years ago in Fiction
The story of Charlotte and the Runaway train.
The story of a runaway train. By Jaden Powell Brandon and Faith Lam had four kids named Bobby, Billy, Fiona, and Felicia. They were going to New York City for the holidays. One afternoon while they were packing up they were watching the news and heard of a deadly disease called donkeypox.
By Brandon Lam3 years ago in Fiction
Endless Love
Lyla was still fuming from the conversation with her sperm-donor and his baby wife, and she began slamming doors everywhere in the house. Neither Alex nor Lyla’s mom wanted to get in her way, because they didn’t think it would be a smart move with her as angry as she was. Lyla had been upstairs when there was another knock at the front door, and this time Alex went to the door to answer it. He was met with Clark this time, who was sporting a now deep purple shiner on his eye.
By DawsonSmallson3 years ago in Fiction
Love Story
Romeo and Juliet This love story, changed in comic form by the great Shakespeare more than four hundred years ago, is in some ways a highly humane love epic. It has been the object of fascination for centuries. In Shakespeare's writing, love transcends everything. It can even transcend the importance of family, status, and prejudice, which are still valued by ordinary English people today.
By MerleVillalobos3 years ago in Fiction
