Digital photography Stories

I was at the end of a long and grueling week that never went according to plan. The schedule was always subject to change, without notice, per individual, and occurrence. I was frustrated and exhausted making it difficult to put on my “happy face.” Although I was going to be home for the next seven days, the last several hours passed slowly. While I was focused on the tasks at hand, I was still thinking about Jennifer. Af...

I had just finished my conversation with Jennifer. That was it! I am committed, and there is no turning back. I have finally accepted what I have always known. Jennifer was the "One," and I knew it. I felt as if the weight of the world was lifted from my shoulders. On the other hand, I have embarked upon a new chapter that would rearrange my life as I knew it. I wasn't hiding behind sex anymore. This was very real. In the...

The next day: Long before my alarm disrupted all peace, I was awake. I was in bed, flat on my back, alone in my hotel suite. I turned on the light on the nightstand as it was still dark outside. I found myself looking at the ceiling with that thousand-yard stare, the one you only read about. As I pondered the previous night’s sordid events, I asked myself, "Did this really happen?” I continued to process. This only result...

My name is Andrew and this is the night that changed my life forever. This single event directly involved my best friend, Jennifer, whom I have been the closest of friends for the last thirty-plus years. I met her many years ago while in college. Between classes, several of us would meet in a common area. One random winter day, I decided to excuse myself from our group of misfits, step out, and get something to eat. Stran...