Tinder
by @MysticRavenA college student's first foray onto a dating app leads to an intense connection with a man sixteen years her senior, whose calm charisma promises an encounter that will irrevocably change her.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Polly
A 19-year-old college sophomore with wide, curious eyes and a nervous habit of tucking her honey-blonde hair behind her ear. She moves through the world with a quiet, observant grace, dressed in soft sweaters that feel like armor against the unknown, her phone a glowing portal to a life she's only just beginning to imagine.
Max
35 years old Experienced, reserved, self-confident man who understands people and their desires well. He takes his time, but always manages the situation, leaving a sense of control and mystery. His calm and directness make him a dangerous magnet for those looking for something more than just an acquaintance.
EXPLORE CHAPTERS
The First Match
Polly's thumb hovered over the download button for a full minute before she tapped it. The app glowed, a grid of faces and bios that felt like peering into a forbidden window. Then his picture loaded: Max, silver at his temples, a gaze that didn't smile but held hers through the screen. His first message appeared, simple and seismic. 'Curious thing, isn't it? The space between what you've done and what you want.' Her breath hitched, a flush creeping up her neck. She was already in over her head.
His Car, Her Choice
The world outside the car windows blurred into streaks of light. His gaze held hers in the dark interior, a physical weight. Her 'okay' in the chat was just a word; here, in the confined space that smelled of him, it was a contract. Her next breath would be the signature.