I Believe In Yesterday

by John Perkins

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Looking for some clue, Jess read the postcard for the twentieth time.

Yesterday, when I was you, I fell in love.

It is forbidden for us to become personally involved with any of the host bodies or those we come into contact with while body-jumping. Given our short time in the host bodies, it is usually impossible for us to become attached. However, yesterday was different. You were different. And I fell in love. With you.

This postcard will have to be our final communication. I have been transferred to ensure that we never occupy the same space again, but I needed to tell you. Yesterday, when I was you, was the best day of my life. I love you. Good bye.

No matter how many times she read it, Jess could not wrap her head around the message. We? How many people do this “body-jumping” thing? What is it? And why, how, is one of them in love with me?

The phone rang, waking her from a confused daze. “Hello?”

“Jess?” The voice was frantic. “Jess. You need to get out of the house. Now. You’re not safe.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. I Believe In Yesterday

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted 2 months ago

    I have a very slight idea of where this story is headed, but it certainly is fun to write. Writing this and the GlobTrak Diaries is really helping me learn to be a better editor. I always end my stories about 100+ characters too long, and spend almost as much time editing as I do writing. Due to this site, I’m writing more than I have in years, having a blast doing it, and I think (hope) I’m even getting better.

  2. I Believe In Yesterday

    Jenunique's Buddy Icon Jenunique

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Interesting. Ominous orchestral climax and we would be complete. ;) This is really good. Keeps the reader wanting more.

  3. I Believe In Yesterday

    Ridcully Calvert's Buddy Icon Ridcully Calvert

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is really excellent. It is the first time that I have encountered idea of a body snatcher falling in love with its host, and very well told. Just wow!

    LoA

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