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: 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”
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!”
Charlotte: Bath time
Caleb found Charlotte curled up on the bathroom floor. On his way, he found chaos, paints splashed on the wood floor and rugs. He cringed, glancing at the kitchen filled with plates of half-eaten food. Two toddlers giggled, wandering naked on the landing. The child at peace was Damien, sleeping in his crib. Caleb followedContinue reading “Charlotte: Bath time”
Charlotte: The Vampire Infant
The weight of her body grew heavier with each step closer to the screaming infant. She could hear the dark wood creek under her weight as her heel clicked the stairs. Her hand grabbed the stiff rail, forcing herself to face what she long avoided. Charlotte wanted to scream, to let herself fall into aContinue reading “Charlotte: The Vampire Infant”
Charlotte: The Façade
Caleb had run out of sympathy, and they were low on funds. Since Charlotte was unable to work, Caleb took work with the Ministry. Juliana and Lilith stepped in to assist with caring for the children. It was difficult for them to juggle city lives and trips to Forgotten Hallow. The choice remaining was toContinue reading “Charlotte: The Façade”
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”
By the Grace of Sim Gods 