To the Open Water As they climbed the narrow stairwell to the deck, the air changed—cooler, saltier, alive. The sea stretched out in every direction, endless and blue. The horizon was clean, the sky cloudless. A few gulls circled overhead, their cries distant and thin. Vix leaned against the railing, letting the wind lift her … Read more
Note: This story reflects on the mental impact of aborting a child. The direct flight was long. My eyes watched the sky pass by, as music played in my ears, a playlist reflecting on a time long gone, in a language only I can understand. I sat listening to lyrics that carried me back … Read more
It was hard to pinpoint exactly what about Billy made Sarah Bedingfield fall so quickly in love with him. They shared shy glances in school. At lunch, Billy purposely sat so that he could always have a clear line of sight on Sarah’s face, even sitting askew from the rest of his friends if need … Read more
The drive is only a half hour, but I feel every second of it. Is this a bad idea? Should I turn around? There’s no taking it back once we get there. I usually love driving with Ava. We open the windows, take the roof off my Jeep, and turn the music up. She’s the … Read more
CW: Explicit sexual imagery Waves gently folded into the wet sand and flowed between Claire’s toes. Rays from the sun warmed the sky, narrowing her eyelids to keep too much light from her eyes. Spray misted in the air, wetting her face but salty water flowed down her face, not that the ocean noticed. … Read more