She pulled on her bonds, but to no avail, the ropes held fast, as did the branches to which they were secured. Thick, sturdy branches, rooted deep into the earth. “Release me” It was a prayer, a desperate plea to God, to gods, to the mother goddess or any other deity whose … Continue reading Release Me
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Enlightenment
The guide had left, the lantern sputtered lowly, and the chamber had grown cold. Precida still had not gleaned any insight that might guide her next move. She closed her eyes and cast her mind back to the guide’s final instructions as he had led her into this chamber. He had stopped at the entrance, … Continue reading Enlightenment
Here
His arm caresses my neck, resting against me, keeping me in place, keeping me here. His attention may be elsewhere, but he never ceases to be aware of my presence, just as I am continually aware of Him. His voice rumbles in his chest, and I feel the vibrations travel up my arm. He … Continue reading Here
Freedom
Sister Therese was introduced here Therese tore her gaze from the endless blue sky and the freedom it represented. That freedom would be hers, but not quite yet. She wiped her hands on her grey robe and quickly returned to her work, lest any of the Enlightened sisters take her to task for daydreaming. She … Continue reading Freedom
The Convent Bell
Sister Therese sat upright at the first peal of the convent bell, taking a deep, steadying breath and trying to attain the inner peace the bell was supposed to inspire. She had never quite managed, no matter how long she remained in the compound. It was one of the things that made her wonder, daily, … Continue reading The Convent Bell
Chosen
Fiona had been at the Home longer than most other girls- probably longer than all of the other girls, though she made an effort not to keep track. She had Awoken unusually early, barely past her teens. Her journey into submission had been swift and hard and wonderful, and by the time she was twenty-three, … Continue reading Chosen
Acknowledging Imperfection 