Not the tears. Not the desperation carved into her small, dirt-smudged face. Just the stubborn grip of
The long dining table was crowded with expensive dishes and self-satisfaction. Victoria set the porcelain
**Diary Entry – 15th November** The long dining table groaned under the weight of expensive dishes and
He held out his hand, wanting to stroke the fierce animal, but the cat jerked sideways and crawled away
"I don't want anything," he said. Clara nodded, as if that were a perfectly reasonable
Todas las conversaciones se cortaron de golpe. Cada cubierto quedó suspendido a mitad de camino.
Black iron, easily fifteen feet tall, topped with curled finials sharp enough to catch light like drawn blades.
**August 15th** I remember that morning well. The sun was just coming up over the river, and I had my
“I cancelled the plumber and the pipe delivery. You can spend the weekend without water — that’ll teach
I cancelled the plumber and the pipe delivery. You’ll spend the weekend without water — then you’