Maya waits for the late train to Chicago, fleeing her suffocating marriage to David. On the platform, she unexpectedly encounters Adrian, her college love from eight years ago. He reveals he's been taking this train for months, hoping to find her running away. Both have spent years in unfulfilling lives after their breakup. When Adrian asks her to come with him anywhere, Maya agrees on one condition: no more running away—they'll do it right this time. Together, they board the train toward a second chance at love.

The Dance of Strength CJ Fette A ballet studio with wooden floors that had been worn by generations of dancers stood in the center of a bustling city where the rhythm of life reverberated through the streets like a magnificent symphony. The studio, with its cracked mirrors reflecting years of passion and labor, was a haven for Elara, a dedicated ballerina whose dreams were entwined with the delicate threads of pirouettes and pliés. Elara was well known for her ethereal elegance and her ability to transform the commonplace into the remarkable via dance. But behind her calm exterior was a mental obsession: bodybuilder Marcus.

One of my flash fiction stories. It is about 650 words long and is about a 3 minute read. This one is a romance. Look for more soon.