Chapter 20 – Burning from Within
Chapter 20 - Burning from Within (Narrator : Jessica) I wake up late this morning, far later than usual. My body feels heavy, my eyelids glued shut, but none…
Chapter 19 – Shivers of Shame
Chapter 19 : 🌶️ Shivers of Shame (Narrator : Jessica) Next week is coming way too fast. Every time I think about it, a wave of stress crashes over…
Chapter 18 – A Bond on the Brink
Chapter 18 : A Bond on the Brink (Narrator : Josh) It’s been a few days since everything blew up. The constant stream of messages from our friends has…
Chapter 17 – A Forbidden Dream
Chapter 17 : 🌶️ A Forbidden Dream (Narrator : Jessica) The room is quiet—too quiet. Lying on my bed, I stare at the ceiling without really seeing it. Silence…
Chapter 16 – The Price of Sacrifice
Chapter 16 : The Price of Sacrifice (Narrator : Josh) Jessica is sitting on the couch, her shoulders slumped, and I can immediately tell something’s wrong. Her breathing is…
Chapter 15 – A Plan Falling Apart
Chapter 15 : 💥 A Plan Falling Apart (Narrator : Jessica) As soon as the door closes behind Mom, the silence becomes unbearable. I stand still for a few…
Chapter 14 – The Point of No Return
Chapter 14 : The Point of No Return (Narrator : Josh) After more than two weeks, I have to admit this living arrangement with Jessica is working out better than…
Chapter 13 – Memories and Everyday Life
Chapter 13 : Memories and Everyday Life (Narrator : Jessica) The morning after the party, I wake up with a lingering, unpleasant weight pressing down on me, refusing to go…
Chapter 12 -Under the Weight of Questions
Chapter 12 : Under the Weight of Questions (Narrator : Josh) The crisp late-afternoon air stings my face as I push open the door to the building. That wind should…
Chapter 11 -A Fragile Harmony
Chapter 11 : A Fragile Harmony (Narrator : Jessica) Josh is finally settled in. His belongings are stacked in the living room, waiting to find their place in his bedroom.…