Melanie: There was a moment when Sookie’s face washed blank with confusion. Like her brain couldn’t turn fast enough to take in the information she had just been given. Her mouth hung with lips slightly parted and her eyes were as wide as they could stretch. I could just imagine the sparks in her mind,… Read More Thinking Out Loud: Chapter 16

1 year later Melanie: “Hey, uh Mel. It’s Jason – you might want to come on home.” “Can’t this wait? We’re already understaffed.” I shook my head as I placed a box of true blood on the bar. Ripping open the top, I placed them one by one inside the refrigerator underneath while trying to… Read More Thinking Out Loud: Chapter 15

Eric: This wasn’t like me. It had never been like me. Sitting awake in the middle of the day worrying about a human. I could still feel her. Feel all of her rage and pain but it was mixed with a deep sadness. Hurt. I’d felt it all night and it hadn’t lessened throughout the… Read More Thinking Out Loud: Chapter 14

Melanie: “That’s the man after you?” I pointed at the screen as the madman finished his rant. Eric and Pam shared a look before he nodded his head. It was clear he was concerned over this. I could see the fear behind his eyes as he tried to come up with any plan to take… Read More Thinking Out Loud: Chapter 13

Eric: “We need sanctuary.” I said as I rushed to change my blood stained shirt. “Where’s Melanie?” Pam gasped at my arrival as she pulled her shirt over her head. “My god. What have you done?” “Where is she?” I repeated. “She’s in your bedroom. She still hasn’t healed. What did you do Eric?” “I… Read More Thinking Out Loud: Chapter 12