Bluebird: A Short, Sweet Valentine's Story

Bluebird, by Rachel Sarcasy

Sometimes making the right choice is difficult, especially when a bright and shiny alternative presents itself. I know many couples who have endured great hardship - the loss of a job or loved one, a devastating turn in health- and it seems that in many cases, friends and family have counseled in favor of ending the relationship rather than sticking it out.

I wanted to write a story about a couple faced with a loss that would mean a change in their plans together. I wanted to show their struggle to come to terms with that loss and building new dreams.

Enter Sofie: gorgeous, ambitious, competent, and sharp. Mix in a pinch of chocolate, a dash of Paul McCartney, and a sprinkling of candles, and you get Bluebird, a contemporary romantic short just in time for Valentine's Day.