Super Shy Guy

Short Story Press Presents Super Shy Guy by Mark Laughlin

Do you know a super shy guy? Some guy who appears to have it all together, except for one thing – he can’t talk to women? That’s the problem, Jim, the protagonist of “Super Shy Guy” by Mark Laughlin has. He joins a local book club to try and come to meet people and come out of his shell a bit, and gets a serious crush on Nancy, a stunning brunette. What happens next?

Nancy likes Jim, but wants a man who isn’t quite so shy.

Jim confides in his work friend Debbie, a cute girl herself.

Jim tries, but fails, to impress Nancy.

Nancy gives up on Jim and a new guy enters the picture.

Nancy realizes that giving up on Jim was a mistake, but wait – he’s taken now!

Jim seems to be getting over Nancy by dating another girl.

It turns out that the super shy guy may not be so shy after all...

The conclusion should satisfy any reader who’s ever thought two people might make a great couple, but can’t put into words just why. This is a story with heart, soul, and - of course -romance.