Saturday Story 2023 – Week 25 (Distraught No More)
Today, we have a new standalone piece that was born of an improv writing session. Synopsis below:
An insecure artist falls under the spell of a mesmerizing executive.
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A small excerpt is available below:
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The next evening…
A soft, golden glow bathed the opulent ballroom, casting a dreamlike haze over the sea of elegant figures who mingled among the shadows. The room was alive with the hum of conversation and the clink of champagne glasses, as whispers of desire and ambition hung thick in the air like an intoxicating perfume.
Aaron hesitated at the threshold, his heart racing as he surveyed the scene before him. He felt out of place in this world of beauty and power – a misfit butterfly that had strayed too far from its familiar garden. Clutching his smartphone where he kept copies of his favorite sketches in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other, he tried to steady himself as he ventured into the fray.
“You’re Aaron, aren’t you?” called a voice from behind him, and he turned to find Paula Kensington gliding towards him with the grace of a swan. He recognized her immediately – who didn’t? – and his heart skipped a beat. She was wearing a sparkling black dress that highlighted her long, sensual legs. Her dark hair cascaded down her back like a midnight waterfall, and her green eyes seemed to pierce straight into his very soul. She paused before him, her gaze lingering on the colorful screen with an expression of intrigue.
“Is this your work?” she asked, her tone playful yet commanding. With a hesitant nod, Aaron allowed her to inspect his creations as a familiar wave of uneasiness washed over him. What would someone as confident as Paula think of his humble creations?
Paula’s fingers delicately caressed the screen, her eyes narrowing as she studied each piece with rapt attention. She seemed to lose herself in the intricate details and vivid colors, and Aaron couldn’t help but hold his breath, anxiously awaiting her verdict.
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