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…
Second Chances
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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, and I cursed myself for not leaving five minutes earlier. If I missed this train, I’d miss the interview. And I needed this job. Just as I reached the platform, the train doors began to close. With one last burst of energy, I lunged forward—only…
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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 everything—or nothing at all. It had been six months since Ben and I broke up. Six months of wondering if he ever thought about me, if he missed our late-night talks, our shared jokes, the comfortable silence that only two people in sync could share.…
