The Bag That Changed Everything

I had a passionate affair with a young man. Those were hard times and he would bring me wildflowers from his parents’ garden. Once he came with a bag with the logo of a decent cosmetics shop. He said it was a gift. Excitedly, I opened the bag, and inside was a large piece of … Read more

The Night That Changed Everything

At 19, I became homeless. One night, a man approached me. He said, “I’m here to make sure you’re safe.” We talked for a while and then he drove me to a house in the suburbs. I waited in the car. A little later, he returned with another man who looked to be in his … Read more