Stories tagged “gossip”

  • Platonic Booty Call

    “You did what?” “You heard,” she whispered, aware that some other diners were eavesdropping. “But you were gonna cram for that exam, get your apartment parent-clean, and-.” “But he called-.” “You ha...

  • Fear and Secrets on a Riverbank

    Secrets are funny things, I well knew. Once brought to the light of day, there is no returning them to the quiet shadows from whence they came. Such things ought not to be taken lightly. A woman who takes secrets lightly is a gossip. A man who does so ...

    • Author: THX 0477
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.
    • 4 out of 5

  • The Trouble With Kelly

    “So why were you hanging out with her?” Kelly asked me, after we managed to get most of the ice cream off of my pants. I shrugged. “She looked like a nice person, and she was all alone.” Just like I was. Kelly frowned. “We...

    • Author: Lone Writer
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.
    • 5 out of 5

  • Mother's Little Helper (1)

    On a beautiful July day in 1966 four very beautiful women were spreading bitter ugliness. “She must wake up before the birds to get her hair that perfect,” Laura said, brushing away a strand of her blonde hair. “She couldn’t hav...

  • Highschool Reunion - From An Angry Old Biddy's POV

    I’ve always hated reunions. Always will. I picked out a plum-coloured evening gown, trying to live up to my eccentric and over the top reputation. Later in the day I had been to Christo’s salon, where my naturally grey hair became raven woo...

  • Highschool Reunion - From A Happy Old Biddy's POV

    I love highschool reunions. Always have, always will. I spent weeks having a tux tailored, and I was even on the point of getting a wig to cover my bald patch. Of course, I bought a limo, for this occasion. I sighed with content, for the hall was bette...

  • What the Sky Has Been Crying

    The sky hates the gossip he hears. All of this talk that he has holes. All of this talk that he’s sick. He’s not helping. The sky has been crying. His tears collect with the inches, then the feet.

  • Drop Dead Gorgeous

    “Oh no Dionna, he isn’t looking at you,” croaked Marsha as Dionna swayed towards her. “And why not, Marsha! You think he is looking at you? Hah!” “Silly girls, how do you even know if he looking?” Derra’s voice was was all but unheard b...

  • This Is Not Me. (Mature)

    It’s funny, the ways I find to pass the time. But what have I become? I’ve become someone something not me. And I’m not proud of it. But at the same time, I am; Attention enfolds me. Kisses smother me, suffocate me. Breath warm on my ...