Iyere Perpetual
1 min readJun 8, 2024

IN THE WOODS

Today’s random word is kiss and the genre is historical fiction.

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The fire crackled when John threw in the damp stick. I thought I heard a snake hiss but it was my imagination. The chilling breeze toyed with the hems of my skirt while he fumbled with some clothes behind me.

“I think this should be a great spot to spend the night.”

“We can't spend the night here. If we stay the night without informing anyone, my family would think I eloped.”

“Flora, you never wanted to marry him-”

“Regardless, I don't want to wed you.”

He lowered his face and his lips brushed mine tentatively while the night giggled.

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Iyere Perpetual
Iyere Perpetual

Written by Iyere Perpetual

Poet, Freelancer, Efficient Orator, Content Writer and Storyteller

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