The Writings of

Melissa A. McTernan

Melissa McTernan

Aug 16, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 8

A woman stood at the railing, overlooking the view of the city below. Oliver was sure there must be noise rising up from the street, and...

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Melissa McTernan

Aug 9, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 7

He opened his mouth to defend himself but could find no words up to the task. She was right, of course. “And you kissed me in that body,...

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Melissa McTernan

Aug 2, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 6

“God! Natalie!” The man’s hand flew to his heart. “You scared the hell out of me.” Natalie stood from the couch and approached the...

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Melissa McTernan

Jul 26, 2021
1 min

The Shape Of Oliver Wright: Part 5

She leaned in closer and tipped her face up to his, like a sunflower facing the sun. Oh God, she wanted him to kiss her. His heart...

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Melissa McTernan

Jul 19, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 4

Emma was going to find the right guy. She was determined. He was out there somewhere and if she had to date every other loser in order to...

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Melissa McTernan

Jul 12, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 3

The date was a categorical failure. Again. Maybe Natalie was right. But even as that thought flickered uncomfortably through his mind, he...

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Melissa McTernan

Jul 5, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 2

Oliver hated loud, overcrowded places like this, but it seemed like the type of place Zach would bring a date. Emma leaned in closer to...

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Melissa McTernan

Jun 28, 2021
1 min

The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 1

"We ordered, and things were going well for a few minutes. There were no awkward pauses or long silences. I was feeling good! Then I...

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Melissa McTernan

Jun 28, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 12

Sorry to keep you waiting! Here is Ivy and Milo's happy ending!

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Melissa McTernan

May 31, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 11

Against her will, her eyes followed him around the room. Several of the quinceañera guests at table seven giggled as Milo approached....

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Melissa McTernan

May 24, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 10

Well, what the actual fuck was that all about? Ivy watched as Milo stormed from her bedroom. Maybe not stormed, as much as, walked sadly...

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Melissa McTernan

May 17, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 9

“Do you have to go so soon?” She looked up at him from the rumpled bed; the bed they hadn’t had sex in. Milo wondered if she was...

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Melissa McTernan

May 10, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 8

His phone buzzed again. Milo fumbled in the dark, slapping a hand on his nightstand in a vain attempt to stop the buzzing. What the hell...

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Melissa McTernan

May 3, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 7

Her lips were like a small red heart in the center of her face. He flicked his gaze back up to her eyes, and she arched a single brow...

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Melissa McTernan

Apr 27, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 6

“But thanks. I needed that. You know how artists can be; we always need our egos stroked.” “Anytime you need anything stroked, Ivy, I’m...

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Melissa McTernan

Apr 19, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 5

“Hey. I’m Dylan. I’m here for the audition.” The man held out his hand to Ivy who leaped out of her seat to greet him. Of course, his...

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Melissa McTernan

Apr 13, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 4

Part 4! Check out the wedding singer drama here!

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Melissa McTernan

Apr 7, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 3

Part 3 is here, and Ivy is about to go viral (and not in a good way)! Check it out here!

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Melissa McTernan

Mar 29, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 2

Part 2 has been posted! And there's pie! Enjoy it here

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Melissa McTernan

Mar 24, 2021
1 min

Hey You: Part 1

So I found an old No Doubt CD and then decided I needed to write a 1990's Gwen Stefani-inspired heroine. And then it sort of turned into...

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