Never Giving Up
A hopeless romantic all my life, surrounded by couples all the time.’ Isn’t that the song on the radio right now? I’m stuck listening to it as I walk down the grocery store aisles. I wish I could turn off the radio – it’s just grinding on my mind.
An Assumption of Solace
Trinity and I had just started dating officially. The beginning had been rough on her, but I kept things slow because of that. We first kissed about two days before, and it felt like everything finally clicked into place…
I Still Love
Today was the day I handed in my two weeks’ notice. While Trinity stayed home, diligently preparing for our new roles at Harkimore Robotics—aligning schedules and reviewing the automation systems we’d soon manage…
I Loved
Today was my day off. A rare moment where time felt like it belonged to just us, with nothing to rush for and no alarms waiting to jolt us out of peace. We were supposed to start at Harkimore’s office tomorrow, and while I was excited about the new job…
If Only
“Are you blind?! Stupid?!” Jared roared, his voice heavy with exhaustion and frustration. He slammed a fist against the steering wheel, his road rage flaring up as the figure on the road refused to move. He shook his head, his patience running thin…
Someone Old, Someone I Love Anew.
Toda felt the weight of the day crashing down on him as he sank into the worn cushions of his living room couch. The three women—Huna, Brashi, and Espír—stood together like sentinels in the room, their presence both comforting and perplexing…
Understanding Memory
Harkimore sat in Lynn’s office at Harkimore Industries, his fingers tapping impatiently against the desk. He had sent Toda home early, as soon as Lynn texted that she was on her way back from the mission. There had been an exclamation mark at the end of her message—enough of a reason for Harkimore to send Toda away…
I Just Might Stick Around
The sun had barely begun to filter through the blinds when the chaos started. The familiar sound of giggles, shoves, and playful arguments filled the small house, breaking the stillness of the early morning…
Model’s Role
Toda pushed open the door of the small house, nearly stumbling over his own shoes as he hurried inside. He could feel his heart thumping in his chest, partly because of the quick sprint from the car and partly because he knew how little time remained before…
The Spiritual Leech
The house was still, the kind of stillness that pressed in on the heart, leaving everything just a little too quiet. The night had settled in, and the soft sound of the clock ticking was the only thing that punctuated the silence in the house…
Deny Something More
The officer’s voice echoed coldly off the harsh cement walls of the detention center as the metallic sound of the cell door unlocking resonated through the corridor. Espír lifted her head slowly from where she had curled up on the narrow, uncomfortable bed…
Love Is Special
“Welcome home, Espír!”Brashi greeted her with a wide grin and open arms the moment she walked through the front door. Her energy, as always, was loud and unfiltered—like sunshine breaking into a storm…
