Tea and Tempests

A drabble for rainy days, books, and bergamot lovers.

When chaos brews outside and on the page, a hot cup of tea brings her home.

The waves pound the deck as the ship pitches violently in the storm. The captain loses his grip on the wheel as the water hurls him across the deck. He wipes the water from his eyes as he…

Samantha pauses, turning the page. Rain pelts the window, echoing the storm in her book. She cradles the warm mug, inhaling the steam, and takes a slow sip. The bergamot soothes her, anchoring her in the comfort of the present. Eyes closed, she savours the contrast: chaos on the page, calm in her chair.

A perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Prompt: Write a story with a character drinking tea.

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For more stories with cups of tea, check out my writing experiment on writing a morning routine with different emotions.