The Depths: Sea and Understanding
To the Open Water As they climbed the narrow stairwell to the deck, the air changed—cooler, saltier, alive. The sea stretched out in every direction, endless and blue. The horizon was clean, the sky cloudless.…
The Ocean Between Us
Note: This story reflects on the mental impact of aborting a child. The direct flight was long. My eyes watched the sky pass by, as music played in my ears, a playlist reflecting on…
If the Tide Returns
It was hard to pinpoint exactly what about Billy made Sarah Bedingfield fall so quickly in love with him. They shared shy glances in school. At lunch, Billy purposely sat so that he could always…
Visiting The Spot
The drive is only a half hour, but I feel every second of it. Is this a bad idea? Should I turn around? There’s no taking it back once we get there. I usually love…
A Most Wicked Game
CW: Explicit sexual imagery Waves gently folded into the wet sand and flowed between Claire’s toes. Rays from the sun warmed the sky, narrowing her eyelids to keep too much light from her eyes.…