The Monster I Keep by Shade Owens

HER

I don’t recognize my life anymore.
Not after what he did.
I can still hear it… the laughter. I can see his face every time I close my eyes.
It doesn’t stop.
It won’t stop.
And I know now…
This isn’t over.

HIM

It’s funny, isn’t it?
How something so perfect can just… fall into your lap.
An opportunity like this—you don’t walk away from it.
It’s too tempting.
Too satisfying.
I’m going to have so much fun.
And I think I'll take my time.