Her melodious laugh penetrated his heart with sharp, pointed icicles. For a moment, he couldn’t move. He could barely breath. He couldn’t explain why, but he knew her. He felt something for her. Had she noticed him? He looked surreptitiously in her direction. She was engrossed in a conversation with another woman, with whom sheContinue reading “Fire and Ice”
Author Archives: Natolie Webb
Summer Vacation
Summer vacation had arrived! No longer able to practice restraint, the kids jostled and jockeyed for position as they all ran for the busses. She didn’t mind. There was no reason to keep them in control anymore and besides, her heart soared as high as theirs. The final bell was her final bell, a reminderContinue reading “Summer Vacation”
Insecurities
One drink wasn’t enough. She had it down to a science. Two shots of tequila and she could talk, laugh and fit in. She should do one shot, at least, before leaving the house but she barely ever drank and didn’t think to keep liquor in her cabinet. So she had shown up stone, coldContinue reading “Insecurities”
Speed Reader
“Oh! I loved it, Honey!” “You read my story already? It’s been like two seconds.” “Of course! It was awesome so I read it fast. I was completely engrossed.” “I’m calling bullshit.” “I’m a speed reader.” “Nope. What was it about?” “Um… Your mother?” “No…” Originally published for Instagram’s Romance Writer Challenge July 2019, RavishingContinue reading “Speed Reader”
Illuminated
The lights came on suddenly illuminating our grievous sin to the church board in its entirety. I was mortified and pulled my pants up hurriedly to cover my shame but Reverend Tim was resolute. “I’m sorry you had to find out this way, Cleo.” His wife stood unmoving at his matter of fact declaration. HeContinue reading “Illuminated”
Return of the Rejected
Content warning: Story contains homophobic language and a depiction of confronting homophobic family, members. They paused at the walkway, “Are you sure you want to do this? I’m sorry. I know you do… It’s just… I’m worried.” “I know. I am too but I do want to go in… I know she might not beContinue reading “Return of the Rejected”
Babymoon
“This is bliss, isn’t it?” he pushed his feet deeper into the warm sand in front of his chair and let his body relax downward. Near the water a seagull stood with eyes on the horizon. On his right, his wife mirrored his pose, with a contented sigh. “It’s wonderful. I’m so glad we didContinue reading “Babymoon”
Barely There
“Doris?” The old man spoke quietly from the doorway. She sat in a chair by the window, wordlessly watching the birds. It had always been her favourite pastime. She didn’t answer but he didn’t, mind, she never did… He pulled up his own chair and sat close to her. “I’ve brought you something… It’s aContinue reading “Barely There”
Kidnapped
“I’m not sitting there. There’s a smear of something gross looking.” “I’m holding a gun to your head and I’m telling you to sit the chair. Sit in the fucking chair!” “No, Vinnie. You know I don’t wear underwear and I’m not sitting because I don’t know what that smear is and it looks gross.”Continue reading “Kidnapped”
Love Potions?
“They’ve been in session for an hour already. Where have you been?” “Love potions are delicate. Platonic love is much harder to mix. It requires a very steady hand.” “Fine. Whatever. Did you manage it?” “Of course. The fate of the world is at stake. Did you think I wouldn’t have given it the utmostContinue reading “Love Potions?”
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