It was a sad thing to discover that the sensation of your lit cigarette burying its hot head in the pale crook of … More
Tag: violence
How Could You?
You used my own body against me. This flesh that is mine to weaponise. This house that is mine to … More
Review: First Cut #3 – Muller
Book: Baptism by FireAuthor: Amy-Jean MullerPublisher: Close To The Bone (Jan 2021)Book #3 in the First Cut series Buy here: … More
Zopiclone Dreams
I had a secret zopiclone tablet stashed away. Two, actually. They were yours, originally, Daddy. You hated them. I was … More
SCUM*
They are cooking a roast dinner. She is rifling through the drawers, searching for her favourite knife, and he is … More
Scars
[Part of the Body Series] “Have you ever counted them?” “No.” “You should count them,” “Why?” “It’ll be interesting,” “I don’t think … More
55
You counted my bruises — fifty-five — and I cried because I hate the number five — three + seven … More
Remember, Remember
Fireworks over Ally Pally A child cries, afraid of the noise We flock to these annual events Paying £8 for … More
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Last night a man told me he was going to crush my windpipe under his boot and laugh while he watches me take my last breath. I told him to do it. I was disappointed when he didn’t.
Curiosity Killed The Cat
“What on earth happened to your face?” She closed her eyes, tilted her head down so that her chin was … More
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