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• Alive part 22

  by Bertha McShane 7 days ago

  My focus drifted to the world that was past the window.
  Cars flew by and the heavy breathing of the old man caused this thick…

• Alive part 18

  by Bertha McShane about 1 month ago

  I chuckled at the sight of the fractured ring pieces. Instead of frustration, the blood flowing from my knuckles brought the …

• Alive part 7

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  Briefly, my eyes whipped open.
  My heart sank as I realized my longing for William’s presence. I slammed my eyelids shut, hopi…

• Alive part 3

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  I threw myself at the window, but not fast enough to still see him through the darkness. Blood rushed to my cheeks and tears …

• Alive part 10

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  In the time of a second, I gained all the strength in the world to thrust her off me so I could escape.
  I felt as if I was ru…

• Alive part 8

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  For the second time, my eyes snapped open.
  Sweat ran from the top of my head even though I felt ice cold. Numbness had me com…

• Alive part 6

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  He knew I was trying to escape, so he gripped tighter.
  “This isn’t a dream,” he repeated.
  I ripped away from him, somewhat sh…

• Alive part 5

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  The haze made William flawless, he was perfect.
  I vigilantly took one step forward, he moved two delicate steps back. He focu…

• Alive part 2

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  I could only stare up at him desperately, just trying to swallow the driest lump in the back of my throat.
  My lip trembled an…

• Alive

  by Bertha McShane 4 months ago

  His rhythm throbbed in the back of my head.
  Somehow there was light that butchered my eyes
  although the sun had set 37 minute…