I arrive at the café’s toilet door exactly at the same moment as the lady who had smiled at me earlier. —"It Wasn't Me" by John Holmes

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I always greet her as I cycle by, but I don’t think she ever notices me. —"Poor Substitute" by John Holmes in case you missed it

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Every morning, she is there, sitting on the old, rusting clifftop bench, staring out at the ocean—"Poor Substitute" by John Holmes in case you missed it

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Suddenly I realise I’m not alone. I hadn’t noticed anyone approach. I nervously turn, ready to move. —"Maybe." by John Holmes, Fall Contest 2024 "Flirt" Finalist

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Sitting on the cliffside bench, I watch the sun slide below the horizon. —"Maybe." by John Holmes, Fall Contest 2024 "Flirt" Finalist

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Thanks @paragraphplanet.bsky.social for publishing my 75 word story today. I’m not sure whether it is a Merry Christmas one or not. What do you think?

I’ve not been coming on here much as it was so quiet and my posts were like tumbleweed but things seem to be hotting up! If you see this and want more RW stuff here let me know!

For those new to Paragraph Planet - or maybe just a reminder - here’s a thread about Paragraph Planet….

Well done everyone!!