By Giulietta M. Spudich
“Prosecco?” I ask, noticing his smiling eyes.
“Whiskey,” my speed date answers, scanning my face.
“Coastal walks?” I hope.
“Wild swims.” His smile falls.
“Nothing in common, then.”
“Nah.”
Later on my walk, I spot him on the beach.
“Swim with me,” he urges.
I surprise myself and do, freezing, laughing.
“Walk with me?” I ask.
“Why not?”
He gathers leaves and I, feathers: crow, pigeon, and buzzard.
At a bar to warm up, he drinks a shot of whiskey, I a glass of prosecco.
“I had fun,” I say.
“Me too.”
We exchange bouquets and numbers.
Something in common, then.
How sweet and hopeful! I love it.
Thank you!
Sweet and satisfying! Love it.
I’m glad to hear it, thanks.
I love the rhythm of the story and its elegance of expression! It’s very difficult to have three scenes play out smoothly in 101 words! I love the well-placed poetic details like the names of the bird feathers which hint at the poetic interior of the protagonist.
Thank you! I’m glad it felt smooth even though there are three scenes and much is happening in their encounters.
This says so much about the nature of love and the value of shared experience. Beautiful piece.
Thank you, I’m glad that came through.
Well done! I really enjoyed this hopeful piece!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
In India they are termed:- feel good stories.
Yes, I can see why!
A good reminder to give people and experiences a chance.
Thanks, yes, connections can surprise us.
Hey! I just wanted to say that your worldbuilding is amazing. Every detail feels carefully placed, and the story has so much depth that it’s easy to get lost in it. The most recent chapter was really powerful, and it gave me a lot to think about. I actually came up with a few ideas and thoughts about the story while reading, and I’d love to hear your opinion on them if you’re open to it.
Very sweet story!
Thank you!
what a beautiful piece! It feels so smooth and amazingly whole for a story so short.