Six Sentence Sunday: The Christmas Spirit

Posted on June 25, 2011 | 7 Comments

Jumping into the Six Sentence Sunday fray with a sample from the Christmas-themed story I just finished, titled “The Christmas Spirit.”

I follow Cord’s gaze, and just a few yards away, at the dark edge of the dance floor, I finally see myself. I’ve got my hands in the back pockets of some guy whose name I don’t know, with another body pressed up behind me. This time I can’t remember what happened next. Neither of the men looks familiar, and it’s at that moment I realize how few of the men I’ve bedded—or walled, or chaired, or whatever—have been memorable enough for me to recall their names, much less their faces. Stick it in a hole long enough to get off; that’s been enough for me.

Suddenly it doesn’t seem like enough anymore, and I’m ashamed to watch myself doing it.

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7 responses to “Six Sentence Sunday: The Christmas Spirit”

  1. Marie Dees | June 25, 2011 at 8:50 PM |

    LOL – bedded, walled, chaired – love that!

  2. KD Sarge | June 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM |

    Agree with Marie Dees! Also, like the snip overall. Interesting!

  3. breeyounger | June 26, 2011 at 1:33 PM |

    Wow! Great characterization!

  4. Xakara | June 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM |

    Well, damn! But better late than never on the revelation.

  5. Kerry Freeman | June 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM |

    I have to wait until December to read this? *pouting* I’m very intrigued already.

  6. Alix | June 27, 2011 at 2:05 AM |

    I mirror Kerry’s comments. I’m intrigued. Great six.

  7. Lani Rhea | June 27, 2011 at 7:14 PM |

    Love your voice in this! Very intriguing! Great six!