Tag Archives: short fiction

one day… from sleep to sleep.

Posted on 20 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

[Psst… This is not PG-rated…] Saturday. Early fall. In the 26th year of my life. I had to sleep. And recover. After dancing to my friend’s brother’s friend’s band the night before and trying the new drinks our bartender pal … Continue reading →

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one hundred words.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

God, I am such a sentimental sap!  Her shoulders rose and fell with her sigh. She knew he was there. She could feel his heart pounding the whole time. Holding his breath, he stared as she slowly turned around. His hand … Continue reading →

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secret admirer.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I don’t wear my wedding rings at the gym. For practical purposes. It never occurred to me that anyone was paying attention to my hands… looking for a ring… or looking for not-a-ring. Inevitably, dragging my tired ass into that … Continue reading →

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he didn’t come for coffee.

Posted on 16 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

A little snippet from a larger story I’ve been working on… forever… {At dinner with friends…} “You love that I have great taste in wine… and food…” Abby shook her head. “And friends, I suppose,” she added with an eye … Continue reading →

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relocation.

Posted on 14 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

The assignment was to spend some time in nature and write something — anything — that nature inspired. I don’t like bugs or itchy grass on my feet or West Nile virus or Lyme disease. I confess, except for taking a nice walk … Continue reading →

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when she knew.

Posted on 4 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

“When did you know?” he asked. His fingers gently tucked her hair behind her ear. “When did I know what?” She knew exactly what he was after but she made him work for it. And she made him smile. “Oh … Continue reading →

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a walk in the city.

Posted on 26 September 2015 by what sandra thinks

Some days, a walk in the city is just what you need… ……“You’re blushing,” he said. ……“I am not,” she insisted. ……“Yes… you are…” He stopped suddenly, almost causing a pile-up of pedestrians behind them on the sidewalk. With his … Continue reading →

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