His eyes were the deepest blue of midnight, glittering with possibility and promise. Stars were born in those inky depths, and she felt she might be falling, losing herself amidst that swirling galaxy.

Her lips parted on a soft exhale, tension slipping away. Strong arms saved her from collapse as her body went limp, and still she couldn’t tear her gaze from his.

“Lara,” he whispered, his face mere inches away.

His sensual mouth curved in a wicked smile, revealing sharp, white fangs. She had time to feel only a fleeting sense of panic before she lost herself entirely.

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Carrie OLeary
Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
8 months ago

I more than like this, Emily, I love it. Great writing, and certainly—captivating! Very nicely done!

Linda Rock
Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
8 months ago

Oh Emily, you had me floating in a romantic haze right up until that final paragraph! What a twist, absolutely brilliant! And so well written, as always.

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
8 months ago

Wow! What a brilliant story. I was carried away until the twist came at the end. Love it. You are great writer, as always. Well done. 

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
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8 months ago

You are welcome, Emily.

Fuji
Fuji(@fuji)
8 months ago

That first paragraph is so beautiful, Emily. You had me captivated with your superb choice of words. Then the surprise ending knocked me over! Great writing.

Margarida Brei
Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
8 months ago

Adored your powerful opening sentence; it really pulled me into what I thought would be a romantic flash fiction.

Sandra James
Sandra James(@sandra-james)
8 months ago

Yes, Emily, you had me believing the romance, too! A pair of deep blue eyes and we lose all common sense  ?  Well written and a great twist ending.

Christer Norrlof
Christer Norrlof(@christer-norrlof)
8 months ago

I love the exquisite language and the surprising twist in your story, Emily. Very well done!

Heather Chrzanowski
Heather Chrzanowski(@heather-chrzanowski)
8 months ago

I loved this! Lol, you and I must of been on the same train of thought! Check out my short piece titled, “Duncan Fraser.” Cheers to a fellow horror writer! ? The last two sentences you wrote…chilling!

Marianna Pieterse
Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
7 months ago

Emily, I thought ‘what a lovely, romantic story, she’s so lucky that he was there to catch her’, then I read that last line! Brilliant twist, well done!

Linda Rock
Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
7 months ago

Congratulations Emily! Loved this story, such an unexpected twist!

Lotchie Carmelo
Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
7 months ago

Congratulations, Emily. Cheers on your achievement.

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