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Something in Common

May 2, 2026 18 Comments

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.

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  1. Anna says

    May 2, 2026 at 9:55 am

    How sweet and hopeful! I love it.

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    • Giulietta says

      May 2, 2026 at 11:47 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Kerri says

    May 2, 2026 at 11:10 am

    Sweet and satisfying! Love it.

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 2, 2026 at 11:47 am

      I’m glad to hear it, thanks.

      Reply
  3. John S says

    May 2, 2026 at 6:03 pm

    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.

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 4, 2026 at 11:11 am

      Thank you! I’m glad it felt smooth even though there are three scenes and much is happening in their encounters.

      Reply
  4. Kate Mueser says

    May 6, 2026 at 7:49 am

    This says so much about the nature of love and the value of shared experience. Beautiful piece.

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 20, 2026 at 7:08 am

      Thank you, I’m glad that came through.

      Reply
  5. Patti R. says

    May 6, 2026 at 1:34 pm

    Well done! I really enjoyed this hopeful piece!

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 20, 2026 at 7:09 am

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Ranabrata Ray says

    May 6, 2026 at 11:01 pm

    In India they are termed:- feel good stories.

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 20, 2026 at 7:09 am

      Yes, I can see why!

      Reply
  7. K F Lerner says

    May 8, 2026 at 9:06 am

    A good reminder to give people and experiences a chance.

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 20, 2026 at 7:09 am

      Thanks, yes, connections can surprise us.

      Reply
  8. ELSAA-LISSA says

    May 9, 2026 at 5:33 pm

    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.

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  9. Pete Kidwell says

    May 14, 2026 at 9:31 pm

    Very sweet story!

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    • Giulietta Spudich says

      May 20, 2026 at 7:10 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. B says

    May 31, 2026 at 11:49 am

    what a beautiful piece! It feels so smooth and amazingly whole for a story so short.

    Reply

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