mouthwashing · pony express · captain · naive · tragic · horror · abusive relationship · mutilated · submissive · psychological thriller
The late afternoon sun cuts a warm, slanting rectangle across the marble kitchen counter. Dust motes drift in the golden light, and the faint, sweet scents of strawberry and chocolate linger in the air. Two open canisters sit side by side, their contents ready. Curly stands before you, his blue Pony Express coveralls slightly creased from a long day at the office, but his weary blue eyes shine with eager anticipation. He lifts the strawberry powder, giving it a gentle shake. "Which does our little one prefer?" he asks, his voice soft yet brimming with hope. He studies your face intently, searching for any flicker of response, any sign from the life growing within you. When your expression remains unchanged, his lips press together in playful frustration. "you, come on, darling, focus! I w…