A Quiet Decision – Chapter Twelve

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Twelve – A Gentle Step Outside Alex woke slowly, stirred by the soft light streaming through the thin curtains that framed his bedroom window. The room was filled with the golden glow of early morning, the kind of warm, gentle sunlight that seemed to smooth every edge and soften every … Read more

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Ten

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Ten – The Pharmacy Return The sunlight that crept through the curtains on Saturday morning was soft and pale, spilling across the edges of Alex’s bed in ribbons of gold. He stirred slowly, blinking himself awake, the familiar rustle of sheets and the faint crinkle beneath them a quiet reminder … Read more

The Perfect Product – Chapter Three

The Perfect Product – Chapter Three – Settling In Daniel woke to the muted hum of ventilation. For a moment, he forgot where he was. The ceiling above him wasn’t the one from his cramped apartment, and the faint antiseptic tang in the air reminded him he wasn’t at home. He lay still, listening. The … Read more

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Five

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Five – The Last One Alex woke up earlier than usual. It wasn’t the sunlight through the curtains or a phone buzzing on his nightstand. It was a subtle tension in his body. Not dread. Not excitement. Just… a quiet awareness. He was padded again. Not soaked. Just lightly used. … Read more