Stories tagged “honesty”
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Truly Alien?
I looked up from my dressing table. “Does my bum look big in this Joe?” A smirk spread across his face. “It does, but you know I love that about you.” He gripped my shoulders, leaned down, and gave me a quick peck on the cheek. ...
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Inhumane?
“Give me the fucking keys asshole! Or I’ll kill you.” He jerked his head at me. “And your whore.” “No you won’t. You’re a thief, not a killer. Or a rapist. And your friends are less prepared than you are....
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An indifferent man
I must write this down before I forget it all because this is a very important personal insight. And If I do not note it here and now, I risk losing it in the swamp of memory where my life will remain stagnant as the filthy water. Here it is: all of my...
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No, I Don't Think So
I shake my head stubbornly. “No, I don’t think we can, Jane. You don’t seem to value honesty the way I do. You keep contradicting yourself and going back on your word.” “When have I ever given you my word?? It’s beca...
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Melt All Over Again
“Well, what is it then?” I demand a little too harshly. “It’s hard to tell you when you’re acting like this. Can’t you give me another chance? A chance to… to gather my thoughts…to figure out how I’...
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Honesty
They sat face to face on the couch, staring at each other. “If this relationship is going to work, we need to be honest with each other, Margo.” “I know, Jack.” “Well I guess I will start off by saying that…I smoke.&...
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Removed
Beat your own path wherever But stay away from me Leave me alone – leave forever Just stay away from me I wish I could forget you Though I’m bound beyond my choice I never want to see you Or even again hear your voice If you had ever ...
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Time, acknowledged.
The cat greeted him by sharpening at his jeans, clawing to be let up into his well-trained arms. Had it not been the first few days of his return, she’d have been there already. Being so, however, his attention and arms remained elsewhere. Alread...
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The Passion of Love I'd Put Away
The passion of love I’d put away It burns but once, an ephemeral flame When comes the time to pay its due I’d rather have a quiet talk with you
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I don't know. Honest.
“so be honest with me…” Never a good start, for any conversation. Honesty is dangerous, especially when you need to ask for it. “Why don’t you love her anymore?” Ah, that old chestnut. I did, to tell the truth. A sho...