The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Nine

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY NINE      As the doorbell echoed through Gray’s apartment, he glanced over everything one last time to make sure it all looked presentable. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and smiled at Olivia. When she beamed a smile back at him, his nerves immediately calmed. “Did you find it okay,” he … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Nine

The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Eight

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY EIGHT      “He what?” Heather asked as she stopped in mid run.     “He came over last night.”     “Uninvited?”     “Well, yeah, but I didn’t mind?” Olivia answered, stretching back over the chair she was sitting in.     “Hold please.”     Shrugging her shoulders, Olivia knew it wouldn’t matter if she asked … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Eight

The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Seven

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY SEVEN      “Can I call you later or tonight?” Gray asked as he unlocked the door for Olivia.     “Of course,” she answered as he handed her keys over.     Reaching up, Gray brushed a strand of hair out of her eyes. “I’m sorry I kept you out all night.”     “Don’t be,” … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Seven

The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Four

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY FOUR      Olivia let the car roll to a stop in front of Zane’s house. He had been unusually silent the entire car ride to his house. She wasn’t sure if Simon’s theory and Gray’s observation were true or if Zane was just silent from a wine hangover. “You okay?” she asked, putting the … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Four

The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Three

The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY THREE      “Dude, what the hell happened to you yesterday?” Ellie asked as she dropped her keys into a bowl in the center of the table.     “Hung over,” Gray answered.     “He was with a girl,” Chris replied as he opened a beer and handed it to Gray.     Ellie looked at … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Three

The Blood Moon

“Barricade the door!” Ray yelled, slamming it shut behind him. “Give me your knife,” Alice said as a man and woman quickly moved a crate to the doorway. “Not now Alice,” Ray said, pushing her aside. Alice felt a small hand on her arm and looked down to see the small girl pulling at her. Alice assured her, “It’s going to be okay. Ray, I … Continue reading The Blood Moon