10 stories
The Layover
A 14-hour layover in a foreign city. She suggests they explore together rather than sit in the airport. Markets, cafes, getting lost. Then a hotel room.
The Bachelorette Party
He's tasked with picking up his wife's drunk sister from her bachelorette party. She's engaged to his brother. In the back of the cab, her inhibitions gone, she says things that change everything between them.
Last Call
Closing time at a hotel bar. They're the only two left. The bartender's hinting they should leave. Neither has anywhere to be. Her room is closer.
Business Trip
When his wife can't make it to her mother's gallery opening in another city, he goes alone to represent the family. One too many glasses of champagne in her hotel suite, and years of subtle tension explode.
The Interview
His green card depends on the next hour. The immigration officer separates him from his wife for questioning. She knows his marriage is real—she just wants to see how far he'll go.
Red Eye
Overnight flight, nearly empty plane. She's in the seat next to him. Blankets. Darkness. Whispered conversation that gets dirtier as the hours pass.
Study Break
She's staying with his family while attending the same university. Late-night study sessions in his room become increasingly distracted. The taboo makes it wrong, but the chemistry makes it inevitable.
The Rideshare
Six-hour rideshare to save money. Strangers sharing a long drive. By hour three, they're sharing secrets. Rest stop changes everything.
One More Rep
She's been his trainer for six months, pushing him harder than anyone. When he finally hits his goal weight, she suggests a private celebration session after hours at the gym.
Power Outage
A storm knocks out power across the county. Trapped in the dark house with his father away on business, the tension that's been building with his petite, yoga-obsessed stepmother finally ignites.