I walked into Tattoo Charlie’s with hesitation. I didn’t even have my ears pierced because of the prospective pain. So the thought of needles piercing my flesh over and over was a little unnerving. I fought the urges to turn around and walk out before anyone saw...
She shot up in her bed. Her heart hammered in her chest. The noises became louder with every intense breath she took. This was the third night she was awakened by them. She felt so helpless and afraid. It almost sounded like fingers scraping across a chalk...
She sat on the edge of her bed staring at her reflection in the mirror. The image gazing back at her was not the one she once knew. As she looked into her eyes she found that they were full of pain and sadness. They used to be a happy dazzling green, but the sparkle...
Let’s call her Emily. She wakes up each morning and puts on her mask. No one can ever know who she really is. Her heart is heavy, but she goes through the day with a smile. All Emily has ever known is to hide her true feelings. It is much easier going through life...
It all started when my husband Michael came home drunk, just like he did every Saturday night. I had his dinner in the oven all warmed up. As normal, I sat him down at the table and handed him his plate. It was baked chicken and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, his...
