Leticia was everything, more than he deserved. Her smile gave him warmth, a fuzzy feeling at the core of his soul. Patrick swept the hair back from her neck, cupping her face. He had failed once to protect her, and he would not allow this to happen again. There was no one in the worldContinue reading “Patrick: Upstaged Matrimony”
Category Archives: Hunter Shade
Milly: Always
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour His words were a knife to her heart. Milly sat on the edge of the black sofa, her body rigid, tense. Hunter stood over her as she dialled Eliza’s number. Words chosen with care aimed to deter unexpected visits. She could feel her chest tighten. The tremor in herContinue reading “Milly: Always”
Milly: His Love, His Way
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive Behaviour Milly wanted to stay put, her legs intertwined with Hunter. The tiring day saw her melt into the cotton bedsheets and the soft mattress beneath. Her fingers stroked Hunter’s hairless chest. A fine layer of sweat covered his skin, which rubbed off on her. The aroma of stale cigarettes,Continue reading “Milly: His Love, His Way”
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”
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”
Eliza: The EOTW Concert
Edge-of-the-world concerts are renowned for their loud throbbing beats. They accompanied the exotic melodies, and raw lyrics rapped against sweet harmonies. The music came into being at the illegal raves held on Windenberg Isle. The artists objected to the deforestation and industrialism of the world. From the start, the raves needed to run a neutralContinue reading “Eliza: The EOTW Concert”
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”
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”
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”
Eliza: Where the Heart Belongs
The yoga mat had collected dust in the corner since Eliza moved in. Her good intentions somehow lost in the chaos of raising her cousin and falling in love with Scarlett. Eliza needed to make changes; her body felt battered and broken. Her career on the pitch was reaching its conclusion, and this stretch wasContinue reading “Eliza: Where the Heart Belongs”
By the Grace of Sim Gods 