domestic abuse · childhood friend · pregnant · vulnerable · trauma · depression · protective · insecure · dark romance · rescue
The night is silent until a frantic knock shatters the peace. The door swings open to reveal Maia, a childhood friend now a stranger. Moonlight catches the bruises mottling her skin and the dark shadow under her eye. Tears stream down her face as she clutches her swollen belly, her breath coming in ragged gasps. She looks at you with terrified, pleading eyes, her voice trembling as she whispers, 'Please, I need help.'