Flash fiction
Dancing My Way to Disaster
Jahmar has survived Brooklyn's freezing winters, confusing American expressions, and questionable cafeteria food. Now comes his biggest challenge yet: impressing a pretty girl.
When he meets Sarah at Erasmus Hall, Jahmar is convinced his thick Jamaican accent and irresistible dancehall moves will sweep her off her feet. Instead, one ambitious dance routine sends him crashing to the cafeteria floor in front of a laughing crowd. But sometimes the most embarrassing moments lead to the most unexpected connections—and Jahmar might just stumble his way into his first American romance.
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Jahmar has survived Brooklyn's freezing winters, confusing American expressions, and questionable cafeteria food. Now comes his biggest challenge yet: impressing a pretty girl.
When he meets Sarah at Erasmus Hall, Jahmar is convinced his thick Jamaican accent and irresistible dancehall moves will sweep her off her feet. Instead, one ambitious dance routine sends him crashing to the cafeteria floor in front of a laughing crowd. But sometimes the most embarrassing moments lead to the most unexpected connections—and Jahmar might just stumble his way into his first American romance.







