“But this can’t be the end,” Gina said.“Why?” I asked, resting my hands on my hips like I knew the answer before she told me.“Because… I’m… I’m—”“What,… Read more “Birthday Blues”
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Mapping Affection
The distance from the sparkle in Kara’s eye to when she last said goodbye rested in the bed of a pickup truck somewhere out west. The shortcut… Read more “Mapping Affection”
Dude, You Need a Savior!
You’ve got it all figured out, huh?I guess it’s easy for you, isn’t it?Passing bad checks, asking for forgiveness for what’s next, how’d that work out for… Read more “Dude, You Need a Savior!”
I’m Listening (Biting My Tongue)
I speak too much,hanging my head in disgust.My cheeks blush with lust.My mouth sealed shut.So that not even the trees could hear me screamwhat’s to be of… Read more “I’m Listening (Biting My Tongue)”
Bloody Roses
It’s January, and I lost track of time and a wrinkled letter dated September; we did a night or two in the back seat of her hummer.I… Read more “Bloody Roses”
Angie’s Father Found The Tape!
I sink my teeth into my cheek, and slam my eyes shut, thinkin’ about a clip on an edited tape sippin’ on a warm coffee pressin’ the player Goddamned… Read more “Angie’s Father Found The Tape!”
Crackling Flames (Date Night)
Cozy warm winter nights by the fireplace cut through undivided attention, forming cracks in the wine glass — half-full to show me the door and everything beyond… Read more “Crackling Flames (Date Night)”
Staring Through Her
A castle she built with cherry wood hides white lies that catch her by a glasshouse with weathered cracks by surprise in the bed of another lover,… Read more “Staring Through Her”
Take Me Home
© 2021 AC) (Erica Orloff edited this short story. All of my short stories on Kindle are professionally edited.) (Wattpad, Amazon Kindle.)
She’s So Bipolar
The sun fades behind a quick hello,Slipping passed an angry scream.The moon hovers through the clouds with a cheerful kiss.The fog fades the lights, bringing arms and… Read more “She’s So Bipolar”
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