Stories tagged “companionship”
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Stupid Decisions
The minute he was out of the oven, he stretched his legs and looked around curiously. His expression twisted slightly, as if he couldn’t comprehend what he was seeing. Suddenly, his eyes scrunched up and he turned to Beatrice, dark gaze pleading....
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Honesty
“B-but – my mom – " “How old are you?” A sniff. “Nine. Ten on June seventeenth.” “Come with me.” “My mom!” “What about your father?” That stopped him. He faltered for a ...
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An Hour South of Nowhere
“It’s getting dark,” she said. “Don’t worry, I will help you find your way,” he reassured her. He tightened his hold on her hand and smiled sincerely. She looked down to his bare feet as they made contact with the co...
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Drunk Indescribable Love
Touch and go fish; This is Frodo for the photo finish; It’s the baby who gets its bottle— It’s one inaudible dawdle Of a godawful waddle! Or maybe it’s more ably Like a lady you’d want to throttle? I ought to know But m...