Shams was sure her mother hadn’t invented a time machine. She said as much to the strange woman that stood next to a large

“Earth's coming. Ten minutes.” The announcement vibrates in my isolation helmet despite my privacy setting. I sigh at the interruption. Can’t argue,

Content warnings Caring for someone with dementia. Infant death (past). The teaspoon slid off the breakfast tray, and I swore under my breath as I

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Content warnings Anxiety. Intrusive thoughts. Compulsion. Brush your teeth. Spend equal amounts of time on each tooth. Count if you need to. Try not to