Daciana stared, her reflection defiant, a haunting look straight back at her. The scissors were heavy, hard, and stiff, driven by anger. Clumps of hair filled the sink and tumbled to the floor. Hot tears burned her cheeks as she forced the cut through thick chunks. Birthdays had come and gone, yet Charlotte had notContinue reading “Daciana: Blood”
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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”
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”
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”
Eliza: Empty Nest
Eliza believed she would have zero rejects. She spent her life achieving her goals. As a star athlete for the San Myshuno Warriors, Eliza had surpassed what she thought possible. Her aunt and mother succeeded as computer programmers. The ease of their ability failed to rub off on Eliza. She enjoyed the daily challenges, workingContinue reading “Eliza: Empty Nest”
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”
Eliza: Beautiful Expectations
Beneath the rumble of a volcano, Eliza boarded the outrigger canoe. The palm trees were static, frozen in place and time. The crystal clear waters allow her to witness an array of colourful fish. Their scales shimmered in the sun, and gentle movements with the tide were hypnotic. Sulani was a collective of two largeContinue reading “Eliza: Beautiful Expectations”
By the Grace of Sim Gods 