act ii. : inland empire
She did not simply play off his discomfort, but his presence in general. With a stir in his chest, it clicked for him. Loneliness. She was drenched in it. It welled from her pores, slick on her skin. In the thin sheen left, he caught sight of his reflection.
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Mystery / Thrillerkick hive, gather honey. / © girldirt ≪ ◦ 2023 WATTYS SHORTLIST ◦ ≫ "It's all about money, Clay. It's only ever about money." Clay Signy is a man frozen in time, forced to replay the moment his older brother died in his arms. He's never been able to...
