Countdown

This is a world both the same but different. Everyone is born with a timer on their wrist. Numbers that fluctuate as the days go by--rising and falling with daily decisions you make. Days that represent how long until you meet your soul mate--your one true love--the one you are supposed to be with. Forever.

But not everyone has a fairy tale ending, a happily ever after. Things aren't always what they seem, and time is a cruel mistress.

A collection of stories.

The idea behind a "soul mate timer" can be found on Tumblr, at this link here. Since its birth on Tumblr, hundreds of users have added their own twists and stories. These are my variations of this excellent writing prompt.