A Night with Mr Bryan
Fred, Bryan, Naomi?
I pressed a pillow to my chest, trying to quiet the noise. I was tired of doubting good things, tired of wondering who was safe.
But for tonight, I chose to believe. Even if it was foolish. Even if it hurt later.
That small belief was enough to help me sleep.
Or at least, I thought it would be.
But when I lay on my back, staring at the ceiling, the night refused to rest. The hum of the generator outside, the barking dogs, the faint smell of my mother’s oil perfume, everything felt too alive. My thoughts wouldn’t stop racing.
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