glimpses shared by our authors
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that night we sat close, too close. made stupid jokes that only we understood. I glowed under your praise, and your eyes sparkled when I caught you watching me. I ... read more -
I start to think that maybe if I tell him everything, just spill it all in one sitting; I'll feel better. But then how will he feel? As the conflicts ... read more -
"Oh yeah, like a burglar would sit here and listen to music while you slept on the couch." I reply sarcastically, leaning down to retrieve my most prized possession. I ... read more -
That slow descent, during which I let the sole of my shoe slide along the metal of the escalator, reminds me of New York City. Sentimental nonsense, perhaps; I'm well ... read more -
I doubt they'll ever be back. "River?" I hear a voice call in a singsong voice. "River, where are you?" I don't answer; I am hiding from the voice and ... read more -
I run my hand up my right arm, feeling the bumps that could easily be mistaken for a washboard. Shaking my head, I wonder what I've done to myself. I'll ... read more -
During last three days ago, I was at home collecting information about publishing in ISI-indexed journals and essential requirements for getting a fund or scholarships. I have found plenty of ... read more -
EXT. Forest - NIGHT Frantic motions. Point of view of someone running. Montage of GIRL running through forest, dodging trees and hiding temporarily in bushes. Breathing heavily, always moving, determined ... read more -
the rooms in the hotel and motels are simple. shaker simple: mattresses for each person held off the ground by wooden frames, simple set of drawers with a mirror over ... read more -
Had he even dared to love her? The question could just as easily be posed the opposite way. Her friend had reminded her of an evening, the first evening when ... read more
