“Heart’s Helpline. Yooooouuuuuu’vvvvveee got heart!” “Hi, Heart. This is Joel and I’m looking for love.” “Ok. So, Joel, why do you think you’re having trouble finding it?” “Well, I’m a little shy.” “Shy isn’t an answer, Joel, and frankly, doesn’t make sense, since you called a radio show.” “But I am.” “Ok. Let’s assume yourContinue reading “Heart’s Helpline”
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Another Day, Another Dream
“Hey, Darla, what’s your biggest wish?” He called out into the kitchen where she was cleaning up the dinner mess. He must have been watching one of his goofy shows. She sighed and rolled her eyes but stayed silent. He wasn’t going to love her answer… He didn’t let it go, though, “Darla, c’mon… IContinue reading “Another Day, Another Dream”
Boundaries
“I still become easily confused when a man tells me who I am… even after all this time.” “I would counter that that’s normal after suffering years of abuse and perhaps you are being too hard on yourself.” I felt my eyes roll. Why did therapists have to be so fucking reasonable about everything? SheContinue reading “Boundaries”
Say Nice Things About Me
“Is it hard loving me?” she asked solemnly, looking up into his face without breaking their embrace. “A little,” he answered, truthfully. “You’re supposed to say no. How are you so bad at this?” “You said I should be honest all the time.” She pulled away from him, “Ugh. Ok. Well, for the record it’sContinue reading “Say Nice Things About Me”
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”
Natolie Webb 