On either side of the ocean, both took some time to catch up on their messages. As usual, Shiba had many to read, while Justin had far fewer. Among the messages, one stood out to Justin. He smiled, confident that...
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Sleep-Over
"In an aroused state of mind…"
Karen and I agreed on a movie marathon and a sleepover at her place since our boyfriends were away for work on a weekend.We were best buddies back when we were in college. We are kindred spirits. She likes what...
Your Heart’s Ink
"My own Shakespeare"
"I miss you so muchLike a pen misses it's inkLike a page bare of wordsYearning for the nib's touch" Write me a love poem that willTransport us to a world of wonders Let me experience wandering with youWhere we've never been together Write...
The Woman With An Invisible Chain
"Freedom … If only it was true..."
Maria’s officemates planned a long holiday weekend going for upland hiking up north, where the native tribes of the Cordillera, collectively known as the Igorots, still lived. They expected to see the magnificent sea of clouds that were rumored to...
My Lover Of The Night
"... to sleep, perchance to dream ~ Hamlet, by William Shakespeare"
When I was in my late teens, he visited me in my sleep, often. The very first time was the night I turned sixteen years of age. I've always thought that he was my birthday present from the universe, celebrating...
Copycouple
"When everybody's gone home, there are dirty secrets to be had"
The autumn rain was hammering down on the darkened skylights above as he wandered down the hallway. It was a mundane evening routine, checking that all the lights were off, but there was an electric tingle in the air and...