“Resilience is Her Saving Grace” published on Spillwords!

On By Baydreamer - Lauren ScottIn Fiction Short Stories

Dear Friends,

I am thrilled to share that Spillwords Press has published my story “Resilience is Her Saving Grace.” Thank you to Dagmara and her team for accepting my submission. It is a great honor to have my writing spotlighted again, and to be in the company of so many talented authors. This story is meaningful because it means I’ve stepped out of the poetry box to dabble in fiction. And while it is fiction, the topic is reality for so many people. It was my desire to end ‘her’ story with hope so that hope could take on a ripple effect for anyone experiencing a similar scenario.
Thank you for reading…

Resilience is Her Saving Grace

The tempest held its vigil on the horizon but continued to fool her. Devotion in his eyes mesmerized her whole being, awakened every pulse in her body. Eyes that spoke the language of love where their future glowed like an apricot dawn. She bestowed her heart permission to be swept into his pools of blue…

And yet, every day she anticipates the sting from his hand – the palm or back, makes no difference. The sting smarts like hell, but her heart secures the brunt of the damage. The slaps begin early each morning if she doesn’t move fast enough to appease his caffeine demands. And it’s ironic that he chose ‘chalet’ for his cell alarm because the calming tone contrasts to his horrific demeanor. After he walks through the front door following a day’s work, if she so much as smiles unknowingly to his disliking, his hand finds her cheek, and she feels the strike of skin even before impact. 5 p.m. on the mantel clock makes her heart pound as though trying to make a getaway.

You can read the rest of my story here, and if you can give it a ❤️, I’d really appreciate your support! 🤗

You don’t need to log in to give it a lovely ❤️, but you do need to if you’d like to leave a comment. And I would love to read your thoughts, but either way, I would appreciate your time and support. Thank you so much! 🙏

Thank you again to Dagmara K. and her team! I am truly grateful! 🌷

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79 thoughts on ““Resilience is Her Saving Grace” published on Spillwords!”

  4. Huge congratulations Lauren, so well deserved, your writing is always so descriptive, and I am so pleased it has been recognised and published in Spillwords Press. ❤ ❤ ❤ xx

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  5. Wow, what a compelling, chilling and sad story so many sadly experience. Well chosen words and so well written, Lauren. Congratulations. I’ll head there to read soon! 💓

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment, Kamal. The story is painful, but unfortunately, it’s not simply a story for many; it’s their reality, which is tragic. So, I had to end this with hope. Thanks again, my friend. xoxoxo

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    1. Thanks so much, Anneli, and I used to wonder the same thing. But I think (speculate) that in the more violent situations, things are more complicated and not so clear and simple. Maybe fear, means to make a break, or not having a support circle on the outside are factors also. 🩷

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      1. It depends on the character too. I’d be out of there, even if it meant having to sleep under a bridge for a night or two. But some people are weaker (and that’s just the kind those bullies like to pick on).

      2. Hi Steve, it’s been a good day and sunny and warmer, which is nice for a change. And I replied to your comment on SW, but I accidentally made a general comment instead of replying to you. 🙃 So, I’ll try again! Enjoy your evening!

  27. Oh my..massive deja vu.

    I’m not sure, but my mom… I don’t know.

    Anyway, heading over to finish reading this work of Passion.

    xo🌹💖💓

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  28. I just read at Spillwords and dropped you a message. My heart bleeds from the fact that I know this is NOT fiction for many. I pray this to stop already. Thanks for writing it to bring awareness. Bless you.

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I appreciate your thoughts!