Desire
When I learned about marital sex, I was afraid. A lifetime of partnership hindered by moments of discomfort and disgust. I knew it was expected of both individuals. I knew I would be expected to submit. I figured if I could survive the wedding night, the rest of the years…
Motherhood and Cats
A rather rough little piece about something that’s been bothering me. Motherhood and Cats. It was late afternoon when I heard the cries of kittens from their home beneath the overhang. I was draped with exhaustion from my day at work, but still, I turned my steps their…
Ramen
TW: Suicide mention, violence, gore, wrist cutting It was nighttime when we made plans to return to Portland, the place that almost killed me. The dark hung around me and pressed down on my spine, attempting to drag me back to that place where it all truly…
An Unkindness
As Mother and I walked out of the zoo and through the parking lot, I glanced down a row to see an unkindness of ravens perched atop a white car. The harsh Oregon sun glistened on their ebony feathers as the dozen ruffled their feathers and snickered amongst themselves. Their…
A Glimpse (1)
A small look at the world of Viridis. Please consider checking more information out about my novel by clicking the “current projects” link on the right hand side! Jade stood on the cusp of the battlefield. Sand danced in the air, picked up with the slight breeze over the…