The bird that pecked holes below the bedroom window was back, drawn by the vibrations from the space heater. Ed rolled to face what had been Emily’s side. The cat, who purred as soon as you made eye contact, stared back. Wide-awake, they listened to the drumming of the bird.
Jon Fain has published frequently in literary, commercial, and online publications. More of his fiction can be found in the vaults of Menda City Review, Word Riot, DiddleDog, Verbsap, and Winning Writers.
Good one🙂
Glad you liked it, thanks for the read.
Nicely done.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
i bet i’ll like it but how do i view full thing or is it 3.2 lines? If so its a super short super read
Duh, now seeing the 50 word header. Great writing. Hits me in my heart if i think of you 3.
Excellent choice! I really enjoyed this one.
I love it!