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Submitted to Contest #273
Trigger Warning:This story contains themes of addiction, emotional neglect, self-harm, and postpartum depression, which may be distressing for some readers. It explores complex family dynamics, including intergenerational trauma and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised. Brooke is 12 and she reaches for the glossy pamphlet the guidance counselor is distributing to the class. It’s Red Ribbon Week, and Brooke and her peers have been listening to various adults discuss the dangers of drugs and alcohol for the past three day...
Submitted to Contest #272
Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, and physical violence that may be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with caution if these topics may trigger difficult emotions or memories.I can’t run—too much noise. The last thing I want is to be caught. I gently push the heavy sheets off, fear lacing every cell of my being. As the weight of the blankets lift from my chest, I feel lighter already. A deep, guttural noise breaks the silence. I see where The Monster lies resting. I free...
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