Subject #7412 – Chapter Four

Subject #7412 – Chapter Four – Shadows of Control The moment came without ceremony. It started as a trembling in his thighs, a rigid clench of muscle as he sat stiffly on the monitoring chair, willing his body to obey. For too long he had endured the pressure, the deliberate denial, the cold instruction to … Read more

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Nine

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Nine – The Trip Begins Alex woke slowly, drifting up from the weight of uneasy dreams into the pale morning light that seeped between his curtains. His body felt reluctant to move, pinned down by the heaviness of lingering sleep. For a few seconds, there was only the quiet … Read more

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Seven

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Seven – Another Morning I woke up slowly, as if dragging myself through a fog that clung stubbornly to my bones. My eyes fluttered open, heavy-lidded, trying to adjust to the soft glow of morning seeping through the blinds. For a brief moment, I thought maybe it had all … Read more

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Six

Summer of Soft Sunshine – Chapter Six – The Morning After I woke with a start, the remnants of a bad dream clinging to me like a second skin. My chest felt heavy, and my limbs seemed weighted with the fog of sleep. For a moment, I couldn’t even remember where I was—just a vague … Read more

What Remains Between Us – Chapter Four

What Remains Between Us – Chapter Four – A Step Outside The morning light filtered softly through the curtains, brushing across the living room in gentle stripes. Mark sat on the edge of the couch, hands clasped, staring at the small pile of papers on the coffee table. His stomach churned more than it should … Read more

What Remains Between Us – Chapter Two

What Remains Between Us – Chapter Two – The Quiet in the Room The air in the house had taken on a strange stillness. Not silence — no, there were always sounds: the low hum of the fridge, the muted creak of settling floorboards, the soft murmur of the TV left on in the background. … Read more