‘Put it down. Right now.’ I felt the room closing in on me. The empty space, the darkness – I knew I should’ve hidden it when I had the chance. It was too late now. Hesitantly, I placed it onto the floor. ‘Please, I beg you. I will do anything you ask me to.’ I was scared stiff. My knees were shaking, hands trembling, my … Continue reading An Object of Affection