A Quiet Decision – Chapter Eleven

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Eleven – A Cozy Weekend at Home The sunlight poured gently through the bedroom window, casting warm, golden streaks across the soft folds of the blanket. Alex stirred beneath it, stretching slowly, feeling the familiar crinkle beneath him that had become such a consistent part of his mornings. There was … 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

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Nine

A Quiet Decision – Chapter Nine – A Walk in the Cool Air The morning sunlight crept gently through the curtains, spilling across Alex’s bed in golden slats. It wasn’t loud or intrusive — just a quiet reminder that a new day had begun. For a few minutes, he stayed under the covers, listening to … 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