Charlotte: A Little Piece Of Her.

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.”

Daciana: Spaghetti

Casimir was slow to give Daciana back her freedom after the Sulani stunt. She had lived on plasma packs and denied contact with her friends. Casimir knew what Daciana had done to Layton in a public setting. Daciana lacked remorse for her actions, blaming her inherent blood lust on a life she did not choose.Continue reading “Daciana: Spaghetti”

Luliana: An Imperfect First

Boston made a point of walking Luliana home every night. He was plucking up the courage to ask her on a date or prom. At least, this is what Luliana played over in her mind. Boston would stop her, take her boba tea, placing it on a nearby wall. He would take her hands inContinue reading “Luliana: An Imperfect First”

Daciana: Sobering

Daciana wanted to crawl into bed. Sink into the comfort of her soft mattress, the blankets pulled around. She imagined the darkness of the room swallowing her. The effect of the alien blood waned over the hours it took to travel home. In her short life, she had known hunger, an unsatisfied feeling that hisContinue reading “Daciana: Sobering”

Daciana: Teenage Vampire

Leticia slammed her book. It left her hand with such force as to draw the attention of Casimir. It silenced his conversation with Patrick. The vampire tutor was stepping back from his teachings. He remained incapable of forcing Daciana to leave her family. Or the freedom she believed staying offered. Daciana could feed on herContinue reading “Daciana: Teenage Vampire”

Daciana: Spiced Kiss

Earthy, cumin, bay leaves, the bitterness of the curry leaves. It tantalised her taste buds with sweet cinnamon, tangy citrus and the heat. The warm blood filled her veins, flooding her with fiery, green chillies. Daciana wanted a mere taste of his blood, a degree of revenge for his torment. She wiped her mouth asContinue reading “Daciana: Spiced Kiss”

Milly: The Table

TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour. This also includes references to domestic abuse. Do not scream. Do not wake the children. It was her truth. Milly flinched; she gathered the remains of her dress. She could still feel the seams ripping. They scratched her skin, leaving burn marks as the material sheared against her body.Continue reading “Milly: The Table”

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: 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”