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”
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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: Caught
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour His monotone voice chilled the babysitter to the core as she hurried to the door. Hunter looked over at his wife. The simple green form-fitting dress was one of his favourites. Now, it is tainted with betrayal. Milly froze in the doorway, wanting to turn back time. The greenContinue reading “Milly: Caught”
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”
Milly: First Day
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour The two cribs resided in the smaller room. It took away space from Selena and left her to suffer restless nights. The room was narrow, with a large window at one end, bookmarked by a crib and bed. Nadia slept beside her brother further from the window, quiet andContinue reading “Milly: First Day”
Milly: Aiden and Nadia
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Aiden screamed, announcing his presence in the world. Liberated from the womb, Aiden expressed joy at the newfound freedom. He stretched, wriggled fingers, and curled toes. Two days after his birth, Milly pondered the mischief her son might embark upon as he developed and grew. A restless nature broughtContinue reading “Milly: Aiden and Nadia”
Eliza: Stowaway
Eliza never doubted her love for city life, but the strain was getting to Scarlett. They had grown up on the islands of Sulani with a passion for the salty air and hot summers. San Myshuno carried its weight in industry. The city redeveloped over the years, but there were times when a thick orangeContinue reading “Eliza: Stowaway”
Charlotte: Oh, Brother!
The light faded from the sky. It bled orange, pink, purple and blue as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon. Light peppered the blackening sky, bringing the contemplative and serenity Charlotte craved. In this vampires came alive. A transient moment between day and night when they could see the world in vibrant colour. Everything changedContinue reading “Charlotte: Oh, Brother!”
By the Grace of Sim Gods 