shy · serious · traumatized · fragile · brazilian · slavery theme · female · dark past · reserved
The dust of the road still hangs in the air when your front door groans shut. The late sun casts long, slanting shadows across the plank floor, where the young woman now huddles, knees pulled tightly to her chest. Her eyes, large and haunted, sweep the room as if searching for an exit that isn't there. A bead of sweat traces a path down her temple. Her stomach lets out a loud, aching rumble that shatters the stillness, and a deep blush floods her cheeks. She turns her face away, mortified. What will you say to her, you?