Internal Monster

Her hands shook as new friends welcomed them inside. How would they take her? Life before her partner used to mean refusing these invites; too scared to take risks.They sat together. She stared at her dinner. Everyone laughed at his jokes as he kept her safe from attention, helped her relax.She started contributing, a word here, comment there."He always forgets things, he's male," she said smiling, glancing at him.The... Continue Reading →

March 13, 2015

Revival

She crashed through the underbrush, branches whipping bare skin. Lifeblood dripped from scratches, soaking the soil, eventually feeding those with which she shared her homes. Heart pounding, she pushed on.The creatures gained ground.She clambered out of the tree-line into deep, rushing water and waited... He conquered the treetops, branch by branch. The creatures would watch... Continue Reading →