Posts by Jeremy Ray

Mara hangs up her cell.Her co-workers are still laughing.Just a second ago she was, too.But then—her husband, her husband… he called… he… said those words.​“Our daughter is dead.”​Her co-workers keep…

Against the elm, Sir Alistair kissed the maiden.It’s not everyday a fair damsel appears, requesting a kiss.Unladylike, certainly, but who was he to say no?​“Thanks,” she said, pushing him away…

The author's magnum opus was within reach.His universe of infinite moving threads had taken on a life of its own;his characters were like his children.But before he could conclude his…

The pain cut through Elana like a knife.In fact, had she eaten glass?What was in that sandwich?​She couldn’t die in this office!Grabbing her side, she stood. “I quit you twat!…

“Mom!” Peng smiled. “Father has invited me to his home for my birthday!”​Suyin’s eyes darkened. “You already have plans.”​“You just don’t want him to see me!” Why else would his…

Levi and Ellie sit close on the sofa.​After the funeral, her brother-in-law is the only company Ellie can bear.​Her husband’s alive in his brother’s stories.In his words. In his voice.In…

Britney!Guess who I’m walking with?Your dog?No!10x more adorbs.BROCK HUDSON.NO!YES!Why is this happening???Because dreams really do come true, Britney.But how?He saw me and was like…Didn’t you tutor me last year?And I…

Felicity’s having a lucky day.It’s Friday.Her boss gave her a raise.She won five dollars on a scratcher ticket!Now she’s on her way to movie night with friends.​She’s been to Bea’s…

Entering Tortoise in the race was a cruel joke by the contestants;he’d never win.​But Fox, having overeaten, collapsed in exhaustion.Hare, confident of his lead, stopped to flirt with bunnies.Bear departed,…

“No I didn’t!” said Izzy, leaning on her walker.Fran had sworn never to speak to her sister, but Izzy just had to choose the same retirement home. “I knew you’d…