Sami ShahJust a spoonful of murderThe woman turned down an alley, and Jack followed. His movements were beyond his control, propelled by a hunger that had grown ever since…2 min read·Sep 15, 2021----
Sami Shah(Mine)fieldsIn those early days their conversations were cautious, as always tends to be. Anecdotes and experiences chosen carefully, shared to reveal…1 min read·May 23, 2021----
Sami ShahPocketsWhen a relationship ends, the parts of our lives we shared but no longer need should end as well. We should be able to cut them out of…1 min read·Feb 14, 2021----
Sami ShahMatchWhen the virus began to spread, I didn’t notice because I was too busy swiping right. The app keeps showing you faces; smiling, posed…2 min read·Feb 1, 2021----
Sami ShahSextIt starts the way all sordid stories start now; with one of them texting ‘You up?’1 min read·Jan 28, 2021----
Sami ShahRhythmThe rain drummed a Motown groove on the roof. The windows shuddered on the off-beats. We held each other under the blankets; finding our…1 min read·Nov 25, 2020----
Sami ShahConnectingThey held up pieces of themselves, pressing them together. Sometimes those pieces fit seamlessly; others would need to be pushed, bent, and…1 min read·Aug 1, 2020----
Sami ShahWhen isolation endsWe will sit in bars, drinkting elaborate drinks out of chilled glasses, bumping into strangers, jostling one another, careening off each…1 min read·May 2, 2020----