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”
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Patrick: She’s the One
The attic, decorated in a neutral colour, was the second choice for their wedding. Surrounded by large Honduran Mahogany framed windows, the space was airy and fresh. The aisle he walked had champagne-coloured rugs lined with blue petals. Pale bronzed stands placed at the ends of oak benches boasted white roses. Two small pillars tookContinue reading “Patrick: She’s the One”
Patrick: Adjustments
Patrick added the last coat of warm grey paint. He read it would give a room an airy, light feel, something this windowless basement needed. In the corner, a black framed double bed. Besides was the black table Daciana chose from the online catalogue. White dressers lined the statement burnt orange wall. A television andContinue reading “Patrick: Adjustments”
Patrick: Monster in our Midst
Leticia embraced Daciana. Her hand smoothed what remained of her hair. Daciana trembled, crying out in pain. A sudden stillness came over her, a calm, steady breath. Daciana turned into the embrace, accepting the comfort. A second voice seemed alien, it came from outside the body, but Leticia recognised it as her own. Searing painContinue reading “Patrick: Monster in our Midst”
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: 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”
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”
Charlotte: Fracturing
Winterfest cried upon its eve. A fine layer of white blonde hair adorned the blue-eyed boy. Charlotte felt the cold as the baby was born. His heartbeat had been the first she felt at peace listening to. The blood it pumped through their bodies gave her strength and warmth. The infant wriggled in the crib,Continue reading “Charlotte: Fracturing”
Daciana: Break Point
Patrick would give anything to swap places with Daciana. The pain in her body and the waves of fever were a lot for a child to cope with. He made the situation worse after Daciana overheard his harsh words with Charlotte. It was a conversation unmeant for young ears. Patrick believed Daciana’s condition was punishmentContinue reading “Daciana: Break Point”
By the Grace of Sim Gods 