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 Eleven

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Eleven – Exploring Together The pale morning light slipped through the thin curtains of the little inn room, painting the walls in muted gold. Outside, the faint stirrings of the town could be heard — the rumble of a passing cart, the muffled call of a vendor already setting … 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 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