Storytime with Jamila is my opportunity to be a storyteller, and to bring you my short fiction. Stories allow us to pass along information; they make us think and engage. I look forward to sharing more of my published work in this space.
“To Have, To Hold” follows the story of Lena Bell, who is grappling with whether true love must always lead to marriage, while she tries to figure out how her motorcycle fits into it all.
Portions of this piece are abridged. For the unabridged version, please visit Blackbird Literary Magazine. To continue watching the story vignettes, follow Lioness_Tales on Instagram and TikTok.
CW: Language
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