Unread emails beckoned William as he sat on the hotel room bed. He paused. Where was he today?
San Francisco. Cable cars, oyster bars.
There must be something more.
The Uber came and took him west. He walked toward the bright horizon until the sand turned wet and firm. He looked out upon the rolling vastness.
Foaming seawater surged onto the beach and overtook him. It came up to his knees and soaked his wool slacks.
That evening, William walked into the hotel lobby in his underwear, holding wet pants, and grinning uncontrollably. It was nothing the clerk hadn’t seen before.
Hah! Not at all what I expected when I read the title. Nicely done. I especially like the last sentence.
The title fooled me, as well. I get the impression of a man who has never seen the ocean before. Perhaps a suggestion of that in the beginning would explain why anything on land didn’t excite him.
Really enjoyed this! A great sense of a disillusioned character, rediscovering a simple joy.
Way to keep it fresh! Bravo!
Love this. Great title to lead us down the dirty minded track. Well done.
Thumbs up. Sometimes it’s a simple action that can put life back in perspective.