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.”
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Charlotte: Oh, Brother!
The light faded from the sky. It bled orange, pink, purple and blue as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon. Light peppered the blackening sky, bringing the contemplative and serenity Charlotte craved. In this vampires came alive. A transient moment between day and night when they could see the world in vibrant colour. Everything changedContinue reading “Charlotte: Oh, Brother!”
Charlotte: Abandonment Issues
Take a moment to enjoy the calm. Let the world around fall away and be present in this moment alone. There is nothing to fear, no pressing concerns or places to be. Let go and share experiences of life before death. To know that here, there will be no judgment. To know that here, thereContinue reading “Charlotte: Abandonment Issues”
Charlotte: Acknowledgement
Caleb reached his arm across the bed. The embroidered bedsheet, neat and taut, marked where his wife should lie. Caleb felt the cold space, concerned for her absence. In the other rooms, he could distinguish four separate heartbeats. They drummed together like a percussion ensemble. Their gentle breathing is a whispered song of hope forContinue reading “Charlotte: Acknowledgement”
Charlotte: Parallels
Relax by taking slow, deep breaths. Count down from eight. Seven. Six. Feel the tension leaving the body. Five. Four. Three. If the mind wanders, note the thought, then let it go. Two. One. The sun bled through the stain-glass and bird song chirped. Charlotte wanted to remember a time she stopped to enjoy it.Continue reading “Charlotte: Parallels”
Charlotte: Internal Conflict
Settle in a comfortable position, lying down or seated in a chair. Ensure the body feels supported. Take a slow, deep breath in, and close those eyes. Charlotte’s hands trembled long before the tears fell. Opening herself up to a stranger meant dealing with conflicting emotions. Each time she saw Dr Beck, or Oliver asContinue reading “Charlotte: Internal Conflict”
Vampires Vatore: Lost Thoughts
Aurora ran into the house, a hello failing to stop her as strong legs took two steps at a time. Her feet stomped along the landing, and a door slammed shut. After a moment, it opened; Aurora yelled an apology, and the door closed. Aurora booted up the console, eager to squeeze an online adventureContinue reading “Vampires Vatore: Lost Thoughts”
Charlotte: One Step at a Time
Admitting these feelings have been present since a young age was a step toward healing. Charlotte slept for days after they met with Oliver. She failed to complete the initial tasks of getting up and dressed. It sounded simple, something done by millions of people. The weight of existence held Charlotte down. Pain flickered throughContinue reading “Charlotte: One Step at a Time”
Charlotte: The Doctor
Caleb sat with Charlotte, who looked like she was waiting for the gallows. Her skin paled further. A steady open and close of blue eyes. A glossy film covered them resembling the dam at breaking point. The jaw hung loose, with lips parted and a shallow, unnecessary breath. She snuggled close to Caleb, trying toContinue reading “Charlotte: The Doctor”
Charlotte: Help!
Caleb found her, still soaked but now in the living room. She was huddled on a throne chair. Part of him wanted to yell, to demand she pulled herself together. But something felt different. He knelt as her side, surprised when a soft voice opened to him. Charlotte yelled, the twins tearing her in twoContinue reading “Charlotte: Help!”
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