Charlotte: A Little Piece Of Her.

The park was quiet, with a few evening couples taking a stroll. Others took their time, sitting on benches to watch as the stars appeared in the sky. Caleb guided a wary Charlotte, feeling her hand twitch in his as she resisted the urge to hiss. It was the most normal either of them hadContinue reading “Charlotte: A Little Piece Of Her.”

Daciana: Spaghetti

Casimir was slow to give Daciana back her freedom after the Sulani stunt. She had lived on plasma packs and denied contact with her friends. Casimir knew what Daciana had done to Layton in a public setting. Daciana lacked remorse for her actions, blaming her inherent blood lust on a life she did not choose.Continue reading “Daciana: Spaghetti”

Luliana: An Imperfect First

Boston made a point of walking Luliana home every night. He was plucking up the courage to ask her on a date or prom. At least, this is what Luliana played over in her mind. Boston would stop her, take her boba tea, placing it on a nearby wall. He would take her hands inContinue reading “Luliana: An Imperfect First”

Luliana: Boba and Boston

Luliana stepped out of the classroom, her head bowed in shame. Her fellow troublemakers jostled past her, mocking and poking. Leaning against the wall, Luliana recognised the trainers. Boston has the same scuff marks on his trainers. The micro tear to the edge of his jeans, she memorised it all. Luliana lifted her head toContinue reading “Luliana: Boba and Boston”

Daciana: Sobering

Daciana wanted to crawl into bed. Sink into the comfort of her soft mattress, the blankets pulled around. She imagined the darkness of the room swallowing her. The effect of the alien blood waned over the hours it took to travel home. In her short life, she had known hunger, an unsatisfied feeling that hisContinue reading “Daciana: Sobering”

Daciana: Teenage Vampire

Leticia slammed her book. It left her hand with such force as to draw the attention of Casimir. It silenced his conversation with Patrick. The vampire tutor was stepping back from his teachings. He remained incapable of forcing Daciana to leave her family. Or the freedom she believed staying offered. Daciana could feed on herContinue reading “Daciana: Teenage Vampire”

Milly: The Table

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour. This also includes references to domestic abuse. Do not scream. Do not wake the children. It was her truth. Milly flinched; she gathered the remains of her dress. She could still feel the seams ripping. They scratched her skin, leaving burn marks as the material sheared against her body.Continue reading “Milly: The Table”

Milly: Caught

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour His monotone voice chilled the babysitter to the core as she hurried to the door. Hunter looked over at his wife. The simple green form-fitting dress was one of his favourites. Now, it is tainted with betrayal. Milly froze in the doorway, wanting to turn back time. The greenContinue reading “Milly: Caught”

Milly: Intervention (PT2)

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Azure settled beside her, enquiring how she was doing. Milly was never sure how to answer such a question. The children took precedence as they were her world. Azure sipped his chocolate. He enjoyed hearing about James and his advancements in literature. She gushed over Selena, how she couldContinue reading “Milly: Intervention (PT2)”

Milly: Intervention

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Milly rubbed her neck and shoulders. She squeezed the muscle, letting it slide between her fingers. The tension built up seemed worse since arranging to meet with Eliza. The presence of the handsome blue-haired stranger waiting for her did not help. She could hear the distant conversation between AzureContinue reading “Milly: Intervention”