Eliza believed she would have zero rejects. She spent her life achieving her goals. As a star athlete for the San Myshuno Warriors, Eliza had surpassed what she thought possible. Her aunt and mother succeeded as computer programmers. The ease of their ability failed to rub off on Eliza. She enjoyed the daily challenges, workingContinue reading “Eliza: Empty Nest”
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Milly: Inexperienced Mother
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive Behaviour. During the wedding festivities, Hunter remained beside Milly. She looked drained. Her usual bronze complexion seemed ashen. Jade eyes were dull, and the bags beneath accelerated her age. She yawned through the evening, separated from her babies for a dance or two. James wriggled, desperate for cuddles, then changed,Continue reading “Milly: Inexperienced Mother”
Eliza: Beautiful Expectations
Beneath the rumble of a volcano, Eliza boarded the outrigger canoe. The palm trees were static, frozen in place and time. The crystal clear waters allow her to witness an array of colourful fish. Their scales shimmered in the sun, and gentle movements with the tide were hypnotic. Sulani was a collective of two largeContinue reading “Eliza: Beautiful Expectations”
Charlotte: Enervated
There were cracks. The house fractured and creaked under the strain of their growing family. A bed should offer comfort with a thick quilt embroidered with silk. Satin sheets are pulled tight and scented with lavender to encourage sleep. The mattress would mould itself to the body and refuse to share the movement of anotherContinue reading “Charlotte: Enervated”
Charlotte: Fracturing
Winterfest cried upon its eve. A fine layer of white blonde hair adorned the blue-eyed boy. Charlotte felt the cold as the baby was born. His heartbeat had been the first she felt at peace listening to. The blood it pumped through their bodies gave her strength and warmth. The infant wriggled in the crib,Continue reading “Charlotte: Fracturing”
Daciana: Break Point
Patrick would give anything to swap places with Daciana. The pain in her body and the waves of fever were a lot for a child to cope with. He made the situation worse after Daciana overheard his harsh words with Charlotte. It was a conversation unmeant for young ears. Patrick believed Daciana’s condition was punishmentContinue reading “Daciana: Break Point”
Luliana: Picky
The focus on Daciana, her declining health, took valuable attention away from Luliana. She wanted to spend time with her parents, the four of them together. Instead, Patrick took Daciana to the hospital for tests, without results. Luliana kept Leticia company, fussing over the details and the best part, what they would wear. Luliana wouldContinue reading “Luliana: Picky”
Milly: The Greener Shade
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive Behaviour. Hunter insisted Milly quit her job after discovering she was carrying twins. He expressed concerns she would struggle to manage her condition. The chemicals used in art were too potent, in his opinion. Milly preferred the focus as painting was her passion. Things in her career were slow butContinue reading “Milly: The Greener Shade”
Eliza: The Proposal
Eliza breathed the salty air filling her lungs, and for a moment, she believed herself deaf. Gone were the traffic and revving engines. Horns blaring, loud and intruding on thoughts. Voices from the street and apartments were a distant memory. She could feel the years of city life weighing her down, affecting her posture. HerContinue reading “Eliza: The Proposal”
Milly: Jealousy
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive Behaviour. The waistline expansion and her new look were the least of her worries. Milly locked the bathroom door running the shower as she peed onto the tiny white stick. A friend at work mentioned the changes in her body. Milly had irregular cycles, so it never occurred to herContinue reading “Milly: Jealousy”
By the Grace of Sim Gods 