From Bone to Blood to Flesh and Back Again
From Bone to Blood to Flesh and Back Again
I scrolled through the local news while lying on my bed. Nip purred next to me, occasionally batting at my hand when I stopped petting him for too long. Unsurprisingly, there was no mention of anything beyond just the fires that sprung up in the countryside. “None of the families affected were available for comment,” […]
A flicker of pain snapped me out of my stupor. I watched a thin trail of blood run down my chin, then my neck. I gently set the razor down on the lip of the sink. That was probably enough. I’d shaved as much as the razor would allow and then kept going, scraping away
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In the absolute darkness, my only guide was the cool, smooth hand that held my own. With nothing else to focus on, I traced the nails with my thumb. Manicured and short, so there was no chance of accidentally scratching someone. It held me firmly, yet it was not unpleasant. It felt designed in a
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Women in beautiful dresses swirled about the opulent room. I marveled at their grace and precision. This was clearly something that had been taught from a young age, mastered over many years of practice. Dancers often changed partners, yet they all moved with the same timing and speed. It reminded me of the inner workings
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I could barely make out Mac’s concerned eyes behind his goggles. “We need to get you first aid.” Nell grabbed my arm as Mac began to help me to my feet and I felt a pulse of her feelings. Mac seemed to notice her for the first time. “Can she come with?” I asked. Mac
“It’s fascinating.” A smile slowly crept onto the woman’s face as she spoke, “After all the time and effort spent ensuring that you wouldn’t find a connection, you’ve managed to create a phage.” I felt something move inside my chest, organs shifting, like someone was rifling through the contents of a box. “Nell,” I gasped,
Fire was the true victor tonight. It consumed the barn at an alarming rate, rapidly seizing the dust and grain to fuel its hunger. Hot air whooshed out of the barn like the warm breath of an animal. I watched the roof of the barn slowly collapse in on itself. There was a sick feeling
I couldn’t take my eyes off the sickle blade in Aaron’s hand. Fear pumped through my veins, making even thinking difficult. I was once again reminded that my previous bravery was fake, an illusion and a manipulation by Chase. This was reality. I was weak. My legs shook with that realization. You still have to
Blood dripped steadily from a gash on Aaron’s head. There were what looked like spines embedded in his left leg and it looked like he was favouring it, putting more weight on the other foot. His shirt was torn, revealing an unnaturally muscular body for his age. But the most disturbing part was his expression.
Nell had turned the chapel into a makeshift greenhouse. I could imagine the sunlight shining through the multi-coloured glass above, heating the interior so the many plants could thrive. It wouldn’t work in the winter, there was no way to insulate the building with all the missing pieces in the walls, but for now she