• The Last Call

    The phone vibrated in my hand, his name flashing across the screen. It was as if the universe had finally decided to throw down the gauntlet, daring me to make the choice I’d been avoiding. I took a shaky breath and answered, pressing the phone to my ear. “Hey,” I said, my voice quieter than intended. “Claire.” His voice was warm and familiar, tugging at memories I’d tried to lock…

  • The Key to Tomorrow

    The envelope felt heavier than it should have, sitting there on the table, mocking me. My hands trembled as I tore it open, the words…

  • The Waiting Room

    We sat across from each other in the cramped waiting room, plastic chairs squeaking beneath us. I could feel the weight of her gaze on…

  • The Midnight Café

    The clock had just struck midnight when I stumbled upon it—a small café tucked away in an alley I’d never noticed before, glowing softly under…

  • The Wrong Number

    It was nearly midnight when my phone buzzed. I squinted at the screen, confused. An unknown number had sent me a text: “I miss you.…

  • The Last Coin

    I stood outside the vending machine, my stomach growling, as I stared at the last coin in my hand. I hadn’t eaten since the morning,…

  • The Missed Train

    I ran down the station steps, my bag bouncing against my hip as I heard the distant rumble of the train arriving. My heart raced,…

  • The Red Umbrella

    Rain was pouring down in sheets, and of course, I’d forgotten my umbrella. I stood under the awning of a small shop, hoping it would…

  • The Unsent Message

    I stared at my phone, thumb hovering over the “send” button. It was a simple message: “I miss you.” Three little words that could mean…

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