“Why does this always happen to me?!” I said to myself with frustration. I had just fallen asleep for a moment, till my body sent a surge of adrenaline through my body. I instantly pushed myself out of bed and looked for my weapon. It was the same feeling as being late for work, or … Read more
When I arrived in San Francisco a month before the start of school, I was finally convinced I had put my traumatic past behind me. I resumed my routine of going to the gym. One morning, as I slowly warmed up, I sensed someone’s eyes on my back. I turned my head and spotted her, … Read more
Woof. One a.m. The streetlight flows like smelted iron under a forge-black sky. Woof. Windows painted over with shadow, the houses stand a silent vigil on their concrete shore. Woof. Every muscle in my body is pulled so taut, I swear I’ll ring like a bell if struck. Woof. My teeth clench. I hear them … Read more