Her Coping Mechanism Had Become Her Biggest Vice.
She pushes people away. She knows it. Sometimes, she feels herself doing it but, if history is any indication, there’s not much she can do to stop herself. She doesn’t know why, but she has some theories: Daddy Issues Dad. … Continue reading Chapter 4: Walls
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. 4.38 AM. She turns to her side and sighs deeply. In twenty-two minutes – give or take – the tick-tock will cease, and the moo from her alarm will announce a new day, Valentine’s day. She … Continue reading Chapter 3: Valentine’s Day
She saw the light at the end of the tunnel, and fled from it. Who hurt you? He sizes her up. Not in a rude way. In fact, he looks more confused than offended. She doesn’t understand the question. A … Continue reading Chapter 2: Royal
She lies there, counting the tiny red circles on the ceiling. She has to squint to make them out in the dimly-lit room. She doesn’t feel as embarrassed as she has the times before. Today she feels numb. Numb, unsatisfied, … Continue reading Chapter 1: Kyle
The Chie Space 