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Forbidden

Secret affairs, taboo desires, the thrill of the forbidden

31 stories

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Aisle 4, Under the 'Foreign Language' Sign

She’s balanced on the rolling ladder like a mountain goat in silk, and I’m ninety percent sure she’s not wearing underwear.

21 min · 824 views · boutique bookstore

November 14th, 8:14 PM

His thumb hooked into the waistband of my silk trousers, dragging the fabric down just enough to expose the scar from my appendectomy.

15 min · 970 views · former father-in-law

A Smudge of Charcoal on a White Collar

He looked at her and felt the same bone-deep rattle you get when you’re too close to a controlled detonation.

19 min · 845 views · forbidden

Why Did You Let the Door Click Shut?

The air conditioning in the gallery hummed like a low-budget horror score, a cold, mechanical buzz that did nothing to chill the sweat pooling at the base of my spine.

12 min · 64 views · gallery opening

August 14th, 2:44 PM

I knew I was over the line the second I saw her in that white dress, looking like a target I wasn't allowed to hit.

16 min · 876 views · hotel bar

Don't Look at the Clock

The carpet was a violent swirl of hospitality-grade maroon, the kind designed to hide stains and secrets with equal efficiency.

15 min · 970 views · hotel bar

I Definitely Didn't Come Here for the Music

His thumb was hooked in the waistband of her trousers, pulling the fabric taut against the swell of her hip like a resistance band.

9 min · 610 views · jazz club

Who Told You This Was a Good Idea?

Julian’s hand was a heavy, warm anchor on my thigh, mocking the ‘Quiet Car’ sign while his thumb traced the seam of my stockings.

14 min · 48 views · acela express

"You Really Shouldn't Have Ordered the Pinot"

She traced the edge of my laptop with a fingernail that had a tiny chip in the red polish, looking at me like I was a script she was about to pass on.

15 min · 1,128 views · pacific surfliner

I Definitely Could Have Handled This Better

The condensation on her glass was the only thing cooler than the look she gave me over the rim of that Zinfandel.

15 min · 602 views · napa valley

Caleb’s Corkscrew

His thumb traced the line where my leggings met my waist, a deliberate, grounding pressure that made my breath hitch in my throat.

16 min · 448 views · corporate retreat

Mute

The bass was a bruise against my ribs and West was looking at me like I was the only drink in a dry county.

14 min · 1,445 views · jazz club