Scarlet Ibis James

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“Cold Subway, Love Reunion” by Scarlet Ibis James

Submitted to Contest #283

The bitter December wind whipped around Julie as she descended into the Union Square subway station, her coffee clutched tightly in her red, green and gold-mittened hands. Christmas lights twinkled overhead, strung across shop windows like tiny stars fallen to earth. The holiday season in New York always filled her with a peculiar mix of joy and melancholy—like a snow globe someone had shaken, leaving glitter suspended in the air. Today, that feeling sat heavier in her chest than usual. Something is off. The platform was crowded with holiday...

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Meet Scarlet Ibis James, an exciting new romance author who blends the warmth of her Trinibagonian roots with NYC’s energy. Her debut, Scarlet Yearnings, explores love and self-discovery through flawed, relatable characters. With humor, depth, and a touch of magic, her stories are unforgettable!