“The Written Path”

A short fiction story by me about two writers falling in love …. Enjoy

In a small town centered between rolling hills, two writers, Mia and Ethan, found themselves drawn together amidst the muted amber glow of a small church for weekly Bible study. Mia, a fiery soul with a penchant for poetry, hailed from a vibrant family of artists who thrived on creativity. Ethan, on the other hand, was a reserved storyteller raised in a structured, bookish household where emotions were often drowned beneath logic and reason. Their differences seemed to create a magnetic connection, sparking conversations that flowed long after the study group had ended.

One chilly autumn evening, as the leaves danced outside, Mia shared a poem she’d written about the struggle of reconciling faith with personal pain. Ethan, moved by her vulnerability, found himself opening up about his own childhood struggles with feeling invisible in a family that prioritized achievements over emotions. Their bond deepened, and what began as friendship quickly blossomed into a whirlwind romance. Late-night phone calls and coffee shop rendezvous turned into the fabric of their lives.

As Mia and Ethan settled deeper into their rekindled relationship, they discovered another layer of their connection: a shared love for TV shows and movies that spoke to both their hearts and humor. Their evenings quickly…