First Story

My first story in a while

At Sea

6 July I looked up at the great vessel set to be my home for the much awaited future. Gand and beautiful. The smooth curves of the wood. I could see the hands that placed every plank, reinforced every beam. Sails hung perfectly from the mast. The love and care in forming such a … Continue reading At Sea →

Step

A step. Gravel crunches under my boot. A step. Afraid that they might wake up. A step. I turn my head one last time. A step. The gap where my body was already closed.