Words On The Tongue

"A fleeting touch, shared in silence..."

What kindness remainstends to be shunnedby upturned coat collarsand downcast eyes.But I see you,a long-legged dreamlounging on that bench.Sitting by your side,I rest my hand between uswhile a candy heartlingers on my tongue.Its message dissolves unread.No matter what it said—words...

Untitled Novel – Chapter 8

"What will the morning after their whirlwind encounter bring for Nora and Olivia?"

NoraNora woke Saturday morning to the sound of an ambulance whizzing by on the street outside. She squinted her eyes as the early morning sunlight streamed in through the windows, directly onto her face. At some point during the night, she...

A Very Long Engagement pt. 1

"A sister reminds her brother about an old promise."

“Matty!”The little blur of blue jeans and blonde hair slammed into me full force, leaping into my arms with the force of a small meteor. I staggered back into my tiny one-bedroom flat as I caught my kid sister, barely...

First and Last – Pt. 2

"The conclusion of Gabe and Jess's story; for now, at least."

While our lips were otherwise engaged, Jess’s fingers had begun to tug at my clothes. I awkwardly stood, still locked at the lips, and helped her hands along. As my shorts and underwear slid down, she finally broke away with...

First And Last – Pt. 1

"A chance meeting at the rec center lets friends reconnect"

The last Friday of the last summer break of my undergraduate degree and where was I? Backpacking through Europe? Hanging out with friends? Earning a little extra cash? No. I was running wind sprints in an almost empty recreation center....