just checked my spotify wrapped and now everyone knows my personality is 75% sad breakup songs and 25% aggressive 80s synth. awkwardly made a reservation at this trendy restaurant and had a whole backstory for my ‘charming’ alter ego that loves life, only to realize when i walked in, i’d never actually practiced for real conversations. ended up knocking over a glass while trying to fake laugh at a...
it's 3am and i'm wide awake thinking about the conversation i’m definitely going to have with my cat. you know, when i finally explain why she can’t eat from my plate anymore. my heart races at the thought of her judging me for my choices. i’m out here convincing myself she’d appreciate a TED talk on boundaries.
Story Name: "I Faked Poverty to Unmask Her Greed, But She Outsmarted Me" Part 9 of 4 “Hey! I missed you,” she beams, her smile bright enough to blind me. It’s almost convincing—almost. “Yeah, me too,” I manage, my heart racing. I can’t let her see the cracks in my facade. She leans closer, her lips curling into a teasing grin. “Did you think about what we talked about? You know, the whole living together thing?” I swallow hard. “Sure, I’ve thought about it,” I lie, forcing my voice to stay steady. Inside, I’m a tornado of fear. Just then, a voice cuts through the air—deep and menacing. “I can’t believe you’d even consider it.” I turn, my blood running cold. It’s Jenna—her best friend. The one person who knows me too well. “Jenna! What are you doing here?” I gasp, my stomach dro...
Story Name: "I Faked Poverty to Unmask Her Greed, But She Outsmarted Me" Part 9 of 4 “Hey! I missed you,” she beams, her smile bright enough to blind me. It’s almost convincing—almost. “Yeah, me too,” I manage, my heart racing. I can’t let her see the cracks in my facade. She leans closer, her lips curling into a teasing grin. “Did you think about what we talked about? You know, the whole living together thing?” I swallow hard. “Sure, I’ve thought about it,” I lie, forcing my voice to stay steady. Inside, I’m a tornado of fear. Just then, a voice cuts through the air—deep and menacing. “I can’t believe you’d even consider it.” I turn, my blood running cold. It’s Jenna—her best friend. The one person who knows me too well. “Jenna! What are you doing here?” I gasp, my stomach dro...
Story Name: "I Faked Poverty to Unmask Her Greed, But She Outsmarted Me" Part 9 of 4 “Hey! I missed you,” she beams, her smile bright as the sun. I want to melt into it, but the truth edges in like a storm cloud. I sit down, my palms sweating. “Yeah, about that…” I take a deep breath. “I need to talk to you.” Her brow furrows, confusion flashing across her face. “What’s wrong?” I lean in, ...