January 27, 2026
The heavy scent of citrus cleaning spray hung in the air as I finished wiping down the kitchen counter. My house was quiet, spotless, and mine. Everything in its place. Just the way I liked it though it could get a little lonely at times. The only sound was the soft tick-tock of the wall clock in the hall, counting down to when my guest would arrive. He’d called himself a “good girl” on his message, asking so politely if he could come over. I knew what he needed. I always did. The doorbell chimed, a delicate […]


