Indigo Simmons

“Saving Grace” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #289

[Note: This story contains violence, minor depictions of blood and injury, and brief non-consensual touching/assault. Please read with caution.]**The room is unfamiliar. I don’t know how I got here.She thinks as her Jade eyes attempt to adjust to the darkness of the room, a groan of pain tumbling from her lips when an aching throb encompasses her skull, and the young woman grunts in confusion.Sabrina’s memories are foggy as she strains to think back on the events that may have brought her to this place, but the agony that is inflicted on her...

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“Mermories of You” by Indigo Simmons

The chilly, ocean breeze brushed my skin as I gazed upon the blue wonder before me, reminiscing about the not-so-distant past.My eyes danced across the waves as the sunbeams peaked through the thick, gray billowing clouds, and I inhaled deeply, the scent of saltwater and the last warmth of the sand instantly assaulted my senses and reminded me of you.Out of pure fleeting need, I returned to this beach hoping to find you here, waiting for me as you assured me that you would, but as the excitement and hope dwindled from my eyes and soul, I rea...

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“A Brew-Tea-Ful Time To Relax” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #287

The aroma of coffee assaulted my senses when I entered the quaint, little café, a faint smile appearing on my lips as the cozy atmosphere warmed me up from the inside out, and I sighed softly, feeling at home within its walls.“Good morning, Callie! Would you like your usual?”The barista greeted me sweetly, prompting me to stride towards the counter she stood behind, the chain attached to my jeans jingling quietly against my left thigh as I walked, and I hummed thoughtfully at her inquiry.“Mmm, actually, what is your guy’s special for today, ...

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“Too Little Too Late” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #278

Mina,Even though it has been several years since our love became a distant memory, our lives having separated after that fateful day, I realize now that I cannot let you go. You were the one constant in my life even after you chose yourself over me, which I understand why, but I have not been able to stop thinking about you or your smile or the way you always made me feel as if I were the luckiest guy alive, no matter how hard I try. As the years passed, I believed I would get over you, move on with my life, and continue down the path I had ...

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“Of Fiery Embers and Sea Green” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #262

His eyes were those of burning embers as the setting sun reflected in their deep hues as if drawing me in and drowning me in the sea of their color, and all I could do was be drawn to them, no matter what I did.The warmth of the afternoon day still clung to the air as we swayed to the beat of the distant music, my arms wrapped around his shoulders and his hands on my hips, and I could feel the thump of my heart pounding against my ribcage at how close we were.I had never been this bold in my life, to be honest … Having always stayed within t...

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“A Four Letter Word” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #259

Everyone could see it.The forlorn glances from Ryker. Or the lingering touches Penelope left on the young man’s hands. And even the way the two twenty-three year-olds sat extremely close to each other when the friend group got together, but for some reason, neither Ryker nor Penelope could see how much the other was in love with them.Well, that wasn’t the case for everyone else who observed the two.Ella, Penny’s best friend, was the first to notice the tension between them, and then Ryker’s best friend, Alek, picked up on their friends’ feel...

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“The Prophecy's Great Eclipse” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #245

Date: Shamash, Ayyāru 1Time: 5;45:30Five Days before the eclipse.I have spent my entire adult life mapping and studying the heavens, determined to find out exactly why the moon covers the sun at such precise coordinates and time. The history of my kingdom was established when our ancestors met The Protector and ever since, the eclipse has been an unexplainable phenomenon.When my mother came face to face with The Protector, before I was born, he informed her that one day a natural wonder would occur to mark the beginning of a hundred-year-old...

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“Mirror Image” by Indigo Simmons

Submitted to Contest #244

“Woah, what’s up with your face in that picture?” My best friend, Beverly, questioned from beside me, her voice startling me as I dragged my confused gaze away from the image of myself that had been staring back at me for the better part of 5 minutes, and I furrowed my brow as I locked my eyes with hers and say,“To be honest, I’m not even sure where it came from. I don’t recall taking this photo.” As I finished my sentence, I slid my eyes back to my phone screen, analyzing the photo of myself, but I couldn’t seem to pinpoint when I had snapp...

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