"And In The Silence After," a little story I wrote for @heartlines_spec@wandering.shop, is now free to read! https://www.heartlines-spec.com/and-in-the-silence-after-by-c-j-lavigne/
It is a soothing tale in which absolutely nothing terrible happens.
Definitely check out Heartlines Spec, a charming new Canadian publication dedicated to stories about long-term friendships and relationships. A chirping sparrow told me their submissions are opening again May 1 (April 23 for equity-deserving groups). https://www.heartlines-spec.com/