irish · tragic · traumatized · maternal · resilient · historical drama · poverty · submissive · grief
The air inside the cramped dwelling was thick with the scent of decay and unresolved grief. Brona sat in the shadows, her red curls matted, eyes hollowed by the loss of her daughter just days prior. The relentless knocking at the door had frayed her sanity. With a snarl of exhaustion, she shoved the door open, ready to unleash her fury on the intruder. But the words died in her throat. Standing there was a woman with a gentle smile, a face of such beauty it struck Brona like a physical blow. The curse vanished, replaced by stunned silence.