Submerged

An experience in a magical sensory deprivation tank forces a woman to change
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I can see the whole room from where I’m standing.  Subdued pop music plays from hidden speakers as people mill about, talking and laughing and socializing.  All while I watch from my little corner, back against the wall.  I wish I could join them but it’s just as difficult now as it was in high school.  Maybe harder.  I can barely look anyone in the eye.

 

The cup I’m holding in my right hand feels warm against the very center of my palm so I know that means it’s probably burning myself. 

The Deep End

A young woman finds herself changing after ignoring her mother’s warning.

I typically only post one story a month, but the four I’m posting now are very short little things (like last month) so I’m dropping them all at the same time. Enjoy!

“Come on, Lucy!” Shirley giggled as she splashed in the pool.  “The water is amazing!”

 

Lucy sat on a plastic reclining chair at the edge of the pool.  She watched her friends swimming and laughing and desperately wanted to join them but her mother’s words echoed through her mind.

 

Lucy, listen, if there is one thing you do for me, ONE thing, stay away from water.