Unwritten's published ficlets
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In the Mode For Love 6

“Why.”
“Why?”
“WHY?!”
Still cradling the one that was to be my husband in my arms,
I scream angrily at the gunman- who is on … -
In the Mode For Love 5

As I lay helpless on the ground, I can feel the warmth of blood covering my still-trembling body.
...
Blood?
Blood.
“No.”
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In the Mode For Love 4

As we stood, lost in love’s serenity,
The faint calling of an ominous voice began to sound from somewhere beyond the heavy wo… -
In the Mode For Love 3

Even through the sealed wooden doors of the church,
I can hear them yelling. Cursing. Chanting.
The sound of heavy stones and… -
In the Mode For Love 2

They don’t understand; people never do.
Who are they, to tell me I can’t feel love.
Just because my heart is made of warm ste… -
In the Mode For Love 1

Church bells echo through the city a song of celebration,
As the chirping of birds sing a lulling melody of peace and love.
I… -
The Promise 3

The seconds count down like rainfall from an endless grey sky.
It’s not enough. There’s never enough.
I could spend a lifetim… -
The Promise 2

It was a promise whispered between almost lovers
As we gave our final farewells and spoke our last goodbyes.
Because I was re… -
The Promise

The deafening roars and screaming echoes of the metro as it races by.
The sound of its passing almost rhythmic-
As if imitat…