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”

Milly: The Gift

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour The boxes remained, robust green squares adorned with vibrant red tied in bows. They beckoned the inquisitive minds of James and Selena. Both hesitated to eat. The tempting, delicious food did little to please their curiosity. Hunter laid the law as he did with everything, and the presents remainedContinue reading “Milly: The Gift”

Milly: Approved Visit

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Hunter despised outside interference. He was reluctant to invite Eliza and Scarlett. Their presence was a most unwelcome experience. Their remarks were sharp, expressing their sense of distance from Milly. She was his wife, and they belonged together. He would not have her family trying to break his happyContinue reading “Milly: Approved Visit”

Eliza: Stowaway

Eliza never doubted her love for city life, but the strain was getting to Scarlett. They had grown up on the islands of Sulani with a passion for the salty air and hot summers. San Myshuno carried its weight in industry. The city redeveloped over the years, but there were times when a thick orangeContinue reading “Eliza: Stowaway”

Eliza: Paw-Print Heart

Eliza tapped with furious intention, worrying Scarlett. She could hear the keyboard clacking and the annoyed huffs coming from her wife. They were awaiting the animal adoption agency’s arrival. Two gorgeous kittens would arrive to lay claim to their home. Scarlett feared they would change their mind and return the cat to the shelter. ElizaContinue reading “Eliza: Paw-Print Heart”

Patrick: Wedding Day

An elegant home once occupied by the Von Haunts sat at the edge of Windenberg. The family put their home into a trust with the intention everyone could enjoy its splendour. Rumours they could not afford the upkeep remained unfounded. Yet, they seem to allude to the spotlight these days. It overlooked the green landsContinue reading “Patrick: Wedding Day”

Milly: Inappropriate

TW: Milly’s Story contains Conceive behaviour She flinched as the front door slammed shut. The infants woke from their slumber with a tremendous cry. The high pitch would soon remind Milly of the headache taking permanent residence. Hunter’s nostrils flared. His green eyes darkened under his furrowed brow. A low, strained voice spat the unwelcomeContinue reading “Milly: Inappropriate”

Milly: The Visitor

TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive behaviour She yearned for an adult conversation to converse about anything other than babies. She loved her children. They were her entire world, along with cooking and cleaning. Milly no longer relied on the basic instructions offered by Scarlett. She memorised every meal. Time was a precious commodity, one sheContinue reading “Milly: The Visitor”

Eliza: A Private Concert

Eliza felt the tension in her body, the uncertainty of Hunter’s next move. She wanted to check on Milly, but if Hunter moved towards Azure, Eliza wanted to be ready. Milly attempted to free herself from Hunter’s grasp. She inched towards Scarlett as the tension unfolded with Hunter’s fake laughter. Azure forced a smile, rufflingContinue reading “Eliza: A Private Concert”