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 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

Subject #7412 – Chapter One

Subject #7412 – Chapter One – Intake The room was too quiet. That was the first thing he noticed. Not silent—there was the soft hum of filtration systems somewhere overhead, and the subtle tick of a shifting light panel—but unnaturally quiet. No voices. No footsteps. No doors opening or closing. The kind of quiet that … Read more

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter One

Mommy Knows Best – Chapter One – Close Call at the Café Daniel hated how aware he’d become of every drop of pressure in his bladder. Not long ago, he wouldn’t have given it a second thought—he would’ve just held it until the next convenient moment. But today? Today it was the only thing he … Read more