Archive for Spinning 55s
55: Banana
Banana She decided to wear the yellow coat—it was cute and short enough to show off her legs. By the time she realized the guy yelling “Hey Banana” was talking to her she was almost inside the train station. She turned, curious. “Can I peel you,” he asked. She sighed. Next time, she’d wear sweats. [...]
55: One For Tea
One For Tea “Grandma, stop letting homeless men into the house!” “Nonsense, I enjoy it.” She hung up and returned to the kitchen to find her latest “guest” brandishing a knife next to his empty teacup. She showed him to the basement safe and he snatched it open right before collapsing. “Poisonous tea,” she mumbled, [...]
55: Camille
55: Camille “It’s loaded?” he asked. “Course not,” she replied. “Why would it be loaded?” “Well, you were pretty shocked about the divorce announcement.” “I’ve made peace,” she said, smiling. “Good. Can I see it?” “Sure. Just make sure you don’t point it, like this. Also make certain you don’t do this,” she said, pulling [...]
55: D Train
55 Word Story: D Train He’d gotten on the train four stations ago and she’d been content to stare until he caught her. She started to look away, but froze when he smiled. As he edged closer, she took a breath, feeling hopeful. “Hi,” he said. “Can we conversate a bit?” Crestfallen, she shrugged and [...]
55: Match.com
55 word story: Match.com “So, your dating profile,” she said, sipping her apple martini, “Why do you need a ‘strong woman’?” Feeling less honest in person, he shrugged, glanced at her long legs and changed the subject. Once tipsy, however, he confessed: “To keep my butt in line. I need it.” She smiled … and [...]
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