“I mean, I don’t even know where to start”
“Try the beginning”
“But where is that?”
“Not at the end”
“Do you want us to depart?”
“No, sorry”
“Or do you want us to mend?”
“Go on, begin.”
“But….wait….what?”
“You were saying…”
“Bah! I lost my train of thought”
“I thought you wanted to talk?”
“I did, but”
“But what?”
“Dammit! I forgot! But, I know it was something.”
“Or maybe it was nothing”
“Maybe if you stopped interrupting!”
“Ok, ok, sorry. Start from the beginning”
“But I don’t even know where to start”….
About the Creator
Jess Boyes
From Melbourne, Australia, I love creative writing and food, particularly a good quality cheese or some sort of dairy.
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Comments (16)
Congratulations on having your story featured as a top story on Vocal! This is a remarkable achievement, and it's clear why your work has received such recognition. Your storytelling is truly exceptional. The narrative was not only compelling but also beautifully crafted, holding my attention from start to finish. The way you developed the characters and plot was masterful, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. Your unique voice and perspective shine through, setting your work apart. It’s evident that you poured a lot of passion and effort into this piece, and it has certainly paid off. I look forward to reading more of your incredible stories in the future. Keep up the fantastic work! Best regards, Dr. Jay
Yeah, OK, this sounds like a conversation I have regularly, LOL. Nice Job!! Congrats on TS.
hank you, I am happy with your exciting stories. Follow my stories now
Great job you have done dude Love it Many congratulations on TS
Love the sense of hopeless circularity! Very well done.
This dialogue is so real and relatable! Thanks for sharing this slice of life.
Hahahahahaha I loved how you made it loop! Congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
I love this poem! It feels so sassy but also oddly vulnerable. Great job and congrats on Top Story!
well done dear!!!
I love this! Well done!
Congrats on TS. This sounds exactly like a conversation I have with a friend of mine. No matter what I try to say, she always interrupts. Oh well. Perhaps that's why I write stories. No interruption there, wait? What was that?
Lol. That was great. I swear I've had this exact conversation. Congrats on the TS.
This is exactly what it means when you aren’t in synch with someone great piece!
Well hot diggidy - Top Story in no time at all!
ooo i like this one a lot, had a certain mindbending quality to it while still being very very relatable.
Oh...I so get this. Very relatable. Well written, Jess, as always!