Lena Llis

Today I got a new job! I am absolutely thrilled. I could’ve hugged the manager when he hired me. I could have leaped up, stripped naked, and danced across the tables singing with joy for that matter. Thankfully I did neither of those things, but instead said thank you politely. It is waitressing at a marvellous little vegan restaurant, with lots of organic, raw, delicious dishes and a really friendly and personal feel. Why would... Read more

The sun is rising, and the flashing lights are receding. They put a blanket over me, and I suppose it is meant for comfort, but it just makes me feel like the victim of something… I have only fired my gun once before, and that was as a police officer and not a victim of everything. I want to view this is as the same. I made Blythey a cup of cocoa, which she didn’t... Read more

I came home from work, where I had told everyone that Blythey was sick, and found Frank waiting for me – with a doctor. “Don’t worry Sylvia, this is Dr. Munro, he’s safe.” He said, his thick brows furrowed with concern. And I nodded. The doctor was a short man, balding, and mild in his manner. We used doctors like him sometimes, when we dealt with drug users and wanted to stay off the record.... Read more