№ 86 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: You think you know someone and their sexual preferences, and then something they say changes it all. — She tells me what she wants. It’s evening. The curtains are open; the lights are on. She lies naked on our couch, her Hitachi in hand, buzzing against her cunt. Her gaze locked on me as I stand over her, cock in hand. She will tell me when to come…

№ 85 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: Desire instigates temptation. Inhibitions ritualise our thoughts into restrictions. — Better not think of him. His buttocks. The scrumptious form I could sink my teeth into any day of the week. Better not beam at him. His laugh echoing through the office. It’s generous and inviting. Makes me happy. Better not show it to him. My fingers pressed against my…

№ 84 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: A heavenly sensation overwhelms Virginia in the early morning, after spending the night with Beatrice for the first time. — Chilly air comes in from the kitchen window. Beatrice must’ve opened it when she made herself an espresso before leaving for work. It’s Saturday. She works at the store where we met yesterday. I came out of the fitting room in a sundress that felt incredible. I blushed as she…

№ 83 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: Would you willingly burn your wings to be around the one you love? — ‘If you have a brain like yours, and the talent to match it, you shouldn’t waste it. Why choose to work below your capabilities? Why not aim higher? Clearly, you can reach the stars. Have others revolve around you, instead of running after them.’ Henry hardly listened to his mother…

№ 82 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: Love goes through the stomach, they say, but isn’t the effort of preparing a meal that defines a lover’s dedication? — I enjoy the texture of food. An onion reveals its juiciness as I cut it. The pungent smell of garlic sticks to my fingers as I chop it. My knife slicing easily through zucchini or mushrooms. Whisking a creamy sauce as its richness tantalises my nostrils and the entire kitchen.

№ 81 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: Friday night is supposed to be fun: meeting friends, drinking too much, maybe a one-night-stand. But not getting fired. — Heather got home, ordered a pizza and a bottle of Chianti, and curled up on her settee. When the Deliveroo rider rang, she had dozed off. He thanked for the tip. His boyish smile made Heather feel good about herself. ‘I could lure him inside and have my way with…

№ 80 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: Do you ever think about the day you turn 80? — When Lee turned 80, it felt similar to becoming 79 and probably like 81 next year. There was no big celebration. Just Whatsapp’s from her children—both of them living abroad—and a call from her best friend Linda, who dropped by later in the day. They shared a bottle of Prosecco…

№ 79 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: A fight between lovers is such a sad and difficult thing. — You know I’m panicking, but you don’t know what to say or do. Every single thing you suggest seems wrong, because it adds to my discomfort or fails to lessen it. I once told you swaddling might do the trick, but when I’m in this state, pacing back and forth…

№ 78 of 💯 Story Challenge in 💯 words: Some animals have an unexpected impact. — Penguins gave Sheila the shivers. Even as a child. She found them scary little buggers, with their large flat feet and piercing eyes. Her sister asked her once why she disliked them so much, but all she knew was that every time she saw them on TV or in a…