self · English · imagined scene
she no longer needed anyone’s approval.
She said it, then paused, waiting for him to agree.
For a moment they both kept a straight face.
Then they laughed, softly.
about these echoes
Echoes include questions, reflections and imagined micro-stories and mysterious tales inspired by conversations and ordinary moments. Wording is adapted or developed for clarity, privacy and a gentler tone; some pieces are translated. Imagined scenes are identified on the page. Names and identifying details are omitted.