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

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter One

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter One – First Sunlight Splash The summer air smelled different that morning—warmer, saltier, alive with a kind of brightness that felt almost too much for me. I stood at the edge of the boardwalk with my beach bag strap digging into my palm, trying not to look as tense … Read more

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Eighth

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Eighth – A Quiet Day In The morning light filtered softly through the curtains as Alex stirred awake. There was a familiar warmth beneath him, the gentle padding that had become part of his daily life. He lay still for a moment, listening to the quiet hum of the city … Read more

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Six

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Six – The Quiet Afternoon Alex had been thinking about it for days. The thought didn’t arrive suddenly; it had been building quietly,slipping into his mind during idle moments—while doing the dishes, brushing his teeth, scrolling on his phone at night.He’d worn outside before, of course, but never for long … 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

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Four

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Four – The Unspoken Pull Alex hadn’t planned to wear again the next day. He told himself it was just a weekend thing. Something private. Contained. Neatly boxed away like the diapers now tucked back under his bed, out of sight. But even as he moved through his Monday morning … Read more