Sally felt the sweat trickle down her back. She puffed out her cheeks but didn’t stop. She was doing well. She had managed to find her rhythm and pedalled at a steady but consistent pace.
Her daily cycle through the park was one of the things that helped her to stay focused. Her job was difficult, and she always needed to be alert, ready at all times.
She enjoyed what she did, but it could be overwhelming. All those people to see, to speak to, to engage with. She was an introvert, so it took all her energy to get through the day.
But right now, this time was for her alone.
She pushed forward.
About This Story
The above story is part of a collection of short fiction pieces that I have collated and published into a paperback book.
