Phoenixica24
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An aspiring author working on a novel series. Publishing short works of fiction. Longer pieces may be subscriber only.
If you really like one of my short stories, feel free to comment--if a story gets enough support, I may continue it!
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My heart clenches, then drops to my knees as the view before me confirms the source of the noises I could hear from the time I entered the house. My husband, in our bed, with not one, but two other women. Never mind everything I’d sacrificed, all my dreams, my career, my family…to stay here with him because his family was here, though, and he couldn’t bear to be anywhere else without them.
By Phoenixica242 months ago in Fiction
Soul Split
I look down at his head in my lap, tears running down my face. I never thought he could be hurt. I never imagined my life without him, not since the day we met. I run my fingers through his curly hair the way he always liked. My arm shakes as I feel how cold he is.
By Phoenixica243 months ago in Fiction
Ritualistic
I turn, watching the sleek skirts swish smoothly about my legs. “It’s beautiful.” I whisper. “It suits you.” My soon-to-be mother-in-law says, coming up behind me with a flower wreath in her hands. She settles it into my hair, smoothing the streamers along my back. I fidget with my sleeves.
By Phoenixica243 months ago in Fiction
Hollow Reminder
I set one foot carefully in front of the other, crouching behind Liara as she leads the way down the tunnel. Pierie hovers behind me, the others close behind her. I swat my hand at her, nudging her back. If I have to turn and run, I’ll trample her.
By Phoenixica244 months ago in Fiction
A Perfect Night. Content Warning.
“Oh!” Followed by a crash as pieces scatter across the table and floor. I wince, clutching my cup against the sudden loud noise. Everyone else clustered around the table throws their arms up as Travis jumps up. “Mystery shot!” he announces over the blasting pop music coming from the TV mounted to the wall behind him.
By Phoenixica245 months ago in Fiction
