For years she had inwardly seethed that nobody took her seriously.
“Hell, they dont even use three syllables anymore”, she ground out between clenched teeth.
Josephine, (not Jo), was angry at the world and especially angry at Frank. His drunken snores reverberated in the dark as she considered her options. He had raped,beaten, belittled and molested her for 27 years in what he claimed was an ‘open’ marriage. He was evil personified.
She had learned to love the night for the peace it gave her. Once again she stood in that darkened bedroom and considered her options.
She had recently discovered the key to his gun cupboard and options flooded forward in line with that sawn-off Winchester.
So easy to place it under her chin, so easy to place it on his left temple.
His large frame shifted in bed with a quiet fart.
So many damn options …........................
options for some .....
Inspired by revenge, domestic violence and gender politics.
Should she or shouldnt she?
Debbie King, 3 months ago
Very good :)
LisaG, 2 months ago
She should leave….ok so that is easier said than done. You’ve got me thinking…..
Great piece, Mick….a moral dilemma…
mick8585 in reply to LisaG’s comment, 2 months ago
A bit gritty I know Lisa, but I see it quite often.
Amongst most cases the average times abused women attempt to leave an abusive partner is nine episodes.
This scenario is based on a true story. My interpretation though.