by Tracy Davidson The detective doesn’t understand. He thinks we’ll turn on each other. But our bond is too deep for that. It took a lifetime to find her, someone whose dark soul was a match for mine, someone equally thrilled at the sight and smell of blood, the sound of screaming. Scarlet suits […]
by Sophie Wagner “Happy anniversary,” Dalin whispered, removing her blindfold. Maia frowned as she stared at the open senior yearbook he had placed in her hands and the nomination page stared back; the class clown, the fashionista, and worst of all, the cutest couple. Maia had been certain that she and Dalin would win, […]
by Brianna Witte Dan took the blindfold away from my eyes, the dark basement surrounding me. A naked man was chained to the cement wall, a gag stuffed into his small mouth. I looked at his chest, his heavy breathing making more blood pool from his wounds. My eyes focused on two words carved […]
by Jameson Grey He liked to watch. That was Ted’s thing. His wife would bring home one-night stands, and he’d sit behind the two-way mirror he’d installed, watching as she took lovers into their marital bed. She’d tie them to the bedposts, adding an extra frisson, and ride them until she was satisfied. Only […]
by Jodie Angell Eyeing the blue pills in front of her, Faye grinned. She knew what it would do to her—unleash a feral ferocity buried deep within her. That was exactly what her lover, Klaus, desperately desired. “For you, my love.” She popped the tablet into her mouth, then swallowed. Her round eyes glowed […]
by Lillie E. Franks Some women would have thrown it away after the first argument. She didn’t throw away broken things. She fixed them. She stayed when he hid in his basement all day. She waited with dinner until he came up. They ate quietly, and she swept away the dirt while he slept. […]
by Koh Hee Ja The blade against her palm winks brightly as she cradles the knife like a baby. “Come here.” I groan into her sweaty hair and grind my hips, excited by the danger caught between us. She nicks my stomach only once during the act, and a scarlet dribble slides down our […]
by Andrew Jackson Mother’s awful tongue was displayed on the mantel in a Perspex cube, swimming in a bath of clear formalin. She was sitting at the head of the table, looking disappointingly shrivelled, a loose stitch protruding from beneath her left ear. Gemma’s business specialised in rabbits and guinea pigs, but it wasn’t […]
by Lori Green The scent of roasted meat wafts through the kitchen, and Sarah sets the table, eager to unveil her surprise. Paul has been staying out late again, not even trying to hide it anymore. Taking her mother’s advice, she has cooked up a special treat, just for him. “Dinner is ready, darling,” […]
by James Rumpel The ringmaster approached two boys who stood near the “EGRESS” sign. “You’re not fooling us,” said one of the teenagers. “Egress means exit.” The ringmaster laughed, “You’re smart. However, at this circus, the egress is much more than a way out.” He brandished a pair of tickets. “Take these. If you […]