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Submitted to Contest #329
I stepped in yet another puddle on the cobblestones as I trudged through the pounding rain. My walk home felt longer than usual. Not even my umbrella could protect my coat from getting soaked. I passed house after house, each dark and quiet at this time of night. The only light I was given was that of barely lit streetlamps. When I reached the end of the street, a chilly dampness overcame me. My beard was coarse and rough as I dragged my hand along it, exhausted. At this rate, I was bound to get a cold. I had begrudgingly taken another step ...
Submitted to Contest #326
“Do you think they will like me?” I said, trying to fix my dress. I’d been anticipating this day for a while – meeting his parents.Callum turned to me, grabbing my hand. “You're perfect, why wouldn’t they?” he said, smiling.Before I could contradict him, the door burst open, and the sound of laughter filled the air. We were greeted by an older woman who yelled, “You finally brought her!” She looked me up and down with delight, filling her eyes.“You must be Callum’s mother. It’s a pleasure to meet you,” I said, happy that I was off to a good ...
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