Author: jessicabalkoconnect
Knell of the Kelpie- poetry
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Across Time- Poetry
Touch of Death
Horatio fluttered his fingers down my ribs, tickling his way to my hip. I hid a smile. How long could I pretend to sleep, letting him intimately flirt his way around my body? Until morning light? A caress on my neck, up to roam through my hair. Sliding down the opposite arm, all the way … Continue reading Touch of Death
Labor of the Damned
I never went into labor. Wheeled behind the curtain before I was ready. Pokes and prods as my limbs numbed out of existence. A lone teardrop crawled down my nose, impossible to wipe away with my arms tied down. I didn’t want to seem weak, but it was all too much. “Are you okay?” The … Continue reading Labor of the Damned
Update September 2023
Thanks for visiting my page. I am excited to include my recent short stories in a new section of my site. As I have evolved as a person, my writing has evolved too. You will find a little more dark/spooky vibes to my writing and that may not be suitable for all readers. I appreciate … Continue reading Update September 2023
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