Silent Fall

• Silent Fall

When Zoey’s long-time boyfriend, Finn, cheats on herâ€"kissing a girl he “just can’t resist”â€"he gives Zoey a “Free Pass,” telling her she can kiss any guy she wants. Finn is so cocky and sure of their relationship that the arrangement seems perfect. He’s not worried Zoey will fall for another guy, and he’s itching to get rid of his feelings of guilt.

But the thing is, Zoey knows exactly who she wants to kissâ€"longs to kissâ€" Finn’s best friend, Riley. But, she wants the kiss too much. She knows that. So, she resists the “Free Pass.” Still, she’s pushed into it when Finn loses a bet to Riley, and Riley wants his paymentâ€"a kiss from Zoey.

Novella
17,000-wordsWhen Zoey’s long-time boyfriend, Finn, cheats on herâ€"kissing a girl he “just can’t resist”â€"he gives Zoey a “Free Pass,” telling her she can kiss any guy s! he wants. Finn is so cocky and sure of their relationship that the arrangement seems perfect. He’s not worried Zoey will fall for another guy, and he’s itching to get rid of his feelings of guilt.

But the thing is, Zoey knows exactly who she wants to kissâ€"longs to kissâ€" Finn’s best friend, Riley. But, she wants the kiss too much. She knows that. So, she resists the “Free Pass.” Still, she’s pushed into it when Finn loses a bet to Riley, and Riley wants his paymentâ€"a kiss from Zoey.

Novella
17,000-words

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