I should text my friends about this
Something might happen
If we leave this bar now
Smile, they’ll think something’s wrong
They’ll turn on me
I need to stay in control here
Another drink?
Hmm, it is getting late
Come on
Don’t be like that
Let’s call it a night?
About the Creator
Leslie Writes
Another struggling millennial. Writing is my creative outlet and stress reliever.
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also pledge your support or give them a one-off tip, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Expert insights and opinions
Arguments were carefully researched and presented
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Masterful proofreading
Zero grammar & spelling mistakes
On-point and relevant
Writing reflected the title & theme
Keep reading
More stories from Leslie Writes and writers in Poets and other communities.
I First Saw Him
When I first saw him sitting on the wall, relaxed and looking out over the water, I was sure he wasn't a local. Not including children, there are only about 250 or 300 of us in this area full-time, though that number is ten-fold in the summer, and I know everyone at least by sight or by family resemblance. And yet, the way he sat looked familiar and started my mind sorting and discarding among the families I knew, not quite like this one, not quite like that one.
By Natalie Wilkinson7 days ago in Fiction
Comments (31)
Congratulations on your TS.
Mystherious! I love it!🥰
What an exquisitely bitter pill this was to wash (up &) down. 10/10
Commendable job! Keep the great work rolling—congrats!
I must have done my read like and dash thing again! My bad. Well done Leslie! ☺️👍
Woahhhhh, this was too good. Amazing work, Leslie!
Ooooooh this one is amazing, Leslie!! 🤯🤯🤯
I admire your writing skills. Your story is expressive, descriptive, and captivating.
😍😍😍
Wow, well done. Your ability to change the perspective and intention to that amount is really impressive.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Good luck in the challenge and well done on your T.S 😁
Back to say congrats on a stunning Top Story, Leslie!
This is a troubling and worrisome piece, and unfortunately all to true. Well done Congratulations
Congrats on the TS.
Very well done! Congrats on the Top Story
Whoaaa, you nailed this perfectly! I love how this reads so well both forwards and in reverse! So well done!
Super poem
Superbly written!!! Loved it!!!💕♥️♥️
Awesome job freezing time
Very interesting, the difference the order of these thoughts and words can make! Nicely done.
Very fluid like a real conversation
I had to read this one again. Very well done
Outstanding!
Nicely done!