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Friday, June 13, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Eight

Lonely Days The house felt too quiet. Wyatt stood at the sink, staring out the window, coffee in hand. He wasn’t even sure how long he’d been standing there. The cup had gone lukewarm a while ago, but he kept holding it—something to do with his hands. The radio on the counter hummed softly in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Seven

The Spark Saturday evening arrived with a soft breeze and a sky that looked like someone had smudged watercolor over the clouds. Wyatt pulled into Lainey’s driveway right on time, freshly shaved, clean shirt, hair combed back just enough to show he’d tried. She opened the door before he even... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Six

Morning, Together The morning sun slid through the blinds in thin golden strips, catching dust motes mid-drift and painting slow-moving patterns across the bed. Lainey stirred first, one leg half-tangled in the quilt, her cheek pressed against the soft rise of Wyatt’s shoulder. For a moment, she... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Five

The Way We Settle In The quilt had slipped halfway to the porch floor by the time Lainey stirred, her cheek still resting against Wyatt’s shoulder. The stars overhead had shifted slightly, and the night air was now cooler, threading between them like a hush. “ You realize,” she murmured, her voice... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Four

Beneath the Surface The late July heat pressed down on Sidney like a thick wool blanket. Even the wind, when it bothered to blow, felt like it had been steeped in bathwater. Wyatt had rigged a box fan in the living room window to help the air conditioner along, but it wasn’t much use against the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Three

The Space Between Lainey stood at the stove, absently stirring a pan of seasoned vegetables while Wyatt wiped down the kitchen table. The late-afternoon sunlight spilled across the wooden floor, casting long, golden beams that made everything feel softer than it was. And yet, something tense... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty Two

A Quiet Place in His Heart Wyatt stood on the porch, the wooden floorboards warm beneath his socks, coffee cup in hand. The sun hadn’t quite broken the horizon yet, but the first hints of gold were cutting through the treetops, tracing outlines on the dew-covered grass. The house behind him was... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 6, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty One

After the Silence The wind had stilled. Not just outside, where the bare trees barely swayed anymore—but inside Lainey’s chest, too. For the first time in days, she felt like she could breathe without something hitching in her throat. Rickey had called that morning. She hadn’t expected it. She’d... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Twenty

Every Step Forward Lainey set her phone down on the kitchen table and let out a long breath. She’d just hung up with Rickey, and the conversation, while civil and even kind in places, had left her drained. He wasn’t angry—just uncertain. And that, somehow, made it harder. His cautious silence echoed... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Where The River Bends - Part Nineteen

Ripples Lainey had the house to herself on Sunday morning, something that used to be normal but now felt strangely empty. Wyatt had driven into town to pick up some breakfast items, promising to come back with bacon, eggs, and those cinnamon rolls she liked too much. That left her with the quiet hum... Sign in to see full entry.

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