Take a moment to enjoy the calm. Let the world around fall away and be present in this moment alone. There is nothing to fear, no pressing concerns or places to be. Let go and share experiences of life before death. To know that here, there will be no judgment. To know that here, thereContinue reading “Charlotte: Abandonment Issues”
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Charlotte: Acknowledgement
Caleb reached his arm across the bed. The embroidered bedsheet, neat and taut, marked where his wife should lie. Caleb felt the cold space, concerned for her absence. In the other rooms, he could distinguish four separate heartbeats. They drummed together like a percussion ensemble. Their gentle breathing is a whispered song of hope forContinue reading “Charlotte: Acknowledgement”
Charlotte: Parallels
Relax by taking slow, deep breaths. Count down from eight. Seven. Six. Feel the tension leaving the body. Five. Four. Three. If the mind wanders, note the thought, then let it go. Two. One. The sun bled through the stain-glass and bird song chirped. Charlotte wanted to remember a time she stopped to enjoy it.Continue reading “Charlotte: Parallels”
Charlotte: Internal Conflict
Settle in a comfortable position, lying down or seated in a chair. Ensure the body feels supported. Take a slow, deep breath in, and close those eyes. Charlotte’s hands trembled long before the tears fell. Opening herself up to a stranger meant dealing with conflicting emotions. Each time she saw Dr Beck, or Oliver asContinue reading “Charlotte: Internal Conflict”
Vampires Vatore: Lost Thoughts
Aurora ran into the house, a hello failing to stop her as strong legs took two steps at a time. Her feet stomped along the landing, and a door slammed shut. After a moment, it opened; Aurora yelled an apology, and the door closed. Aurora booted up the console, eager to squeeze an online adventureContinue reading “Vampires Vatore: Lost Thoughts”
Daciana: Handsome Drink
Casimir had followed her that night and watched as she took control of the girl in the toilets. Dacina impressed him with how she handled the situation. There were concerns over the amount of blood coming from Daciana’s victims. His initial thoughts pursued the idea Daciana was a sloppy drinker. On further investigation with aContinue reading “Daciana: Handsome Drink”
Daciana: Hunting
It was the lioness in the long grass watching gazelles grazing. The patience of knowing when to strike and when to back down. Slow movements, her body at one with the space surrounding her. Daciana observed the dancing humans. Her gazelles on the glass dancefloor, oblivious to their place on the menu. Her nature, likeContinue reading “Daciana: Hunting”
Milly: Divided By Five
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Milly woke to a gushing between her legs. Her waters had broken, and she was completely soaked. A dull ache in her lower back could be the sofa, but Milly knew better. A foul taste in her mouth reminded her how Hunter celebrated. His voice beckoned upstairs, a groaningContinue reading “Milly: Divided By Five”
Milly: Contractions
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”
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”