Sneak a Peek

As I work on the novel, Unlocked Diaries, I often find myself with a few leftovers – much like remnants a seamstress might have when working on a dress.

Rather than toss them away, I sometimes put them here to be used “as is.” Here’s a few scraps – a tweet and a poem – from the chapter called, “Watchers.”

Oh my, look at the time! He’ll be here soon – must get ready: strip, dim lights, part curtains. Check. Now wait for sounds by the window. (137 Characters)

Crunch of gravel underfoot, low guttural moans;
Staccato panting, rustling bush says I’m not alone.
Private show, just ‘tween us, sure to tantalize;
Sounds of pleasure fill my ears, and lust just for your eyes.

Home

To her, he was home – not the living space she rented.

Until he came along, she lived in the air conditioned discomfort of homelessness.

(136 characters)

Special thanks to aine for the word prompt.

Daily Bread

She’d been told the way to a man’s heart, so she brought him fresh baked bread wearing only red oven mitts and a smile. She was aiming lower.
(141 characters)

Her hands wrapped around – kneading, massaging, pulling, stroking. Risen and warm, her mouth would be filled soon. Very soon.
(141 characters)

(Note: Yes, I exceeded the 140 character Twitter limit on both. I could have made the limit by leaving off the periods, but wouldn’t that be missing the point?)