Madison’s World

Nearly 2 p.m., and soft rays of afternoon sunlight filtered through the curtains of Madison's bedroom, casting gentle patterns on the hardwood floor. From within their transparent habitat, Greg and…

Morning arrived quietly, with the soft light of day creeping into the room, though it hardly penetrated the thick curtains Madison had drawn tight. Cindy was the first to stir,…

Madison’s hand rose higher and higher, lifting Greg until he was level with her chest. The movement was smooth, effortless for her, but Greg felt each shift, each second of…

“I’m going to take my shower. I feel gross,” McKenzie said, gathering a few things before turning to Greg. “You can stay here in my room. I’ll let you have…

* somehow missed uploading the image with this one. Will correct when i get home. "Are you finished eating, Dad?" McKenzie asked, her voice soft as she leaned down, gently…

Greg felt a strange sense of safety in McKenzie’s hand, a warmth that seemed to radiate from her palm, seeping into his cold, shrunken body. He nestled into her grasp,…