"Two souls, perfectly matched but perpetually misaligned, dance through life in parallel, their almost-love shaping decades of longing, what-ifs, and bittersweet almost-encounters."
Chapter 1: The First EncounterSarah Brennan's heart raced as she approached James Foster in the university library. His tousled brown hair and striking green eyes made her breath catch. As their eyes met over his copy of "Pride and Prejudice,"...
"Andy's sudden week apart from Sarah"
Walking up the GX’s steps, I turned around and blew Sarah a kiss. I’ve seen this in happen in the movies and thought it was contrived. But this was from the deepest part of my soul, and I saw it...
"Sarah's sudden week apart from Andy"
Standing at the BizJet Terminal, I saw Andy walk up the steps and blow me a kiss. I silently cried harder as I already missed the guy that I loved in many ways so soon after meeting him: his respect and...
"A friend of my girlfriend stays with us while having a separation from her husband."
MaryAnn stayed with my girlfriend and me for about a month after her divorce. At the time, it was a "separation," but ultimately, she divorced. She and her ex hadn't had any children, and during the separation, she was looking...
"A plumber is called to fix a broken pipe and fixes more than he bargained for..."
I had been married to my husband for over thirteen years and we were not getting along together very well. The love that once existed had gone for no reason. We still lived together but had decided to divorce.Bill decided to take a...
The text said second floor, room 209. She tapped her foot impatiently as the lift doors crawled shut, then peered into the mirrored walls to check her appearance. She smoothed down her hair and dabbed her shiny face with a...
We lay under the moon,together but apart I picture you lying here with me,Your head upon my heart We share the same desire,to never be apart But my love for you stays tucked away,deep within my heart We long for each other’s touch, even...
Do you miss me? You ask.Do I miss you?Without you I’m coffee without cream, A rose with no scent, A pen without ink.Without youI’ve an ache in my chestThat won’t go away, A craving I can’t satisfy, An itch I can’t scratch.And as time goes onThere’re...
"Separated by a pandemic, two lovers find a way to stoke the intimacy they need so desperately."
I sighed as I put the car in park. It was nice to be home, but it was bittersweet. I looked at the window as I stepped out of the car, and there she was, with her hand pressed against...
