TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Hunter’s voice slurred as he cursed the driver, slamming the door. He stumbled up the stairs to the front door. His legs were unsteady with celebratory alcohol. Securing a contract to perform at a high-end club was a step towards his musical dreams. He swung open the door, expectingContinue reading “Milly: Contractions”
Category Archives: Generation 4
Milly: Clueless
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Hunter paid the contractor what remained of her inheritance. The work extended their home to accommodate a third bedroom. Milly had stopped objecting to his usage of her money since they created a joint account. Whatever she possessed became his when they moved in together. Hunter took a tighterContinue reading “Milly: Clueless”
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: 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”
Daciana: The Girl
Daciana believed if she asked someone, “Can I drink from you?” they would reject her. It seemed an unusual request. How would it work? Did the human hold out their wrist or tilt their head in a very public offering? She needed to know how the things Casimir taught echoed the real world. Daciana settledContinue reading “Daciana: The Girl”
Daciana: The Power to Leave
From the other side of her cell door, the sweet songbird voice of her blonde sister irritated Daciana. Luliana pretended she understood. She wished Daciana could hang out by the pool with her and their friends. It was hard explaining Daciana was ill and could not play with them. The door swung open, and DacianaContinue reading “Daciana: The Power to Leave”
Daciana: Existence
Casimir was lukewarm to touch because of a slight tremor in his hands. The shivering was often mistaken for being of a cold disposition. As their hearts were useless after death, vampires used rapid contractions of the peripheral muscles. It helped the blood flow and digestion. The warmth from fresh human blood heated them forContinue reading “Daciana: Existence”