The Lifeguard

A BWWM Short

De: Rose Francis

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear?

Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the right time. He pushes everything—even his own life—aside when he notices a damsel in distress and pulls her lifeless body to shore. To his relief, the beauty resuscitates, and he is compelled to stay with her, convinced she shouldn’t be left alone again. She accepts his offer of friendship, but will it help save her?

“The Lifeguard” is a clean literary romance novelette, and the third story in the speculative Bite-Sized Romance series. The paranormal aspect is subtle and tricky.

NOTE: This story has strong suicide themes.