After a long time apart, two friends reunite at the beach where they spent many summers together. Despite their shared grief over a disappeared friend, they begin to bond again, old feelings resurface, and they get answers to their most pressing question.

https://notesmetro.substack.com/p/the-beach-short-story

What's something you thought would be good for you but ended up having the opposite effect?

As a former productivity nerd, I've been much happier with my work and become more productive since I stopped caring about productivity. Is my process a bit of a mess? Yes, but I'm working on it. Am I consistent? Not always, and that's ok. #amwriting

Just wrapped up my latest read and I’m in dire need of new books to add to my list. I'm into stories with the right combination of dark themes and beautiful prose. Help a sister out and drop your suggestions in the comments below.

Photo: Orange County Archives on Flickr.

#bookrecs

Would you like to read a #shortstory about an alien invasion but with a twist? A melancholic story with a different kind of happy ending? Have I got a story for you.

In Strange Times, two women reckon with the immediate aftermath of an unusual alien invasion.

Read it for free on Substack.

https://notesmetro.substack.com/p/strange-times-short-story

A few months ago, I went for a little #photowalk in Jumeirah. It was a bit overcast that day but I'm still happy with these. I don't visit the area very often but I'm super keen to return as soon as the weather allows it.

#streetphotography

📷 Nikon D5000

The revision of my old material is not progressing as I expected. A lot of my old stories don't vibe with what I'm trying to do right now. I don't know what to share on Substack and what to save for a book. What kind of book do I want to write? What would set apart my book from what I post online?

I thought all I had it all figured out, but it seems it's going to take much longer than I thought. It's still an exciting process, and I hope you'll join me in this journey. #amwriting

Did you know I send out a free newsletter with a brand new #shortstory every week? If you enjoy work from authors like Ursula K Le Guin or movies like Her, then my work's right up your alley.

You can join in on the fun here: https://notesmetro.substack.com/.

✨ New #shortstory ✨

This story is for you if:

- You've ever wondered what the future holds for you.
- Spooky is your thing.
- You've looked back on your life and wondered how you've ended up where you are.
- You've ever dreamed of something you later got and regretted.

#amreading

https://notesmetro.substack.com/p/the-prophecy-short-story