Consumption Stories

As Irving strode down the cobblestone street, a haze of smoke surrounded him. Women and men alike covered their faces with handkerchiefs in an attempt to avoid the acrid odor. Though the mask Irving wore often grew hot and uncomfortable, he was glad for it now. Rowena had filled its beak-shaped protrusion with a variety of pleasant-smelling herbs just that morning. When he drew in a breath, the comforting scent of lavende...

Monday – The Major When she was in college, Gayle had a roommate named Jasmine. It wasn’t long before Gayle realized that “Jazz” was bisexual, and eventually and often Gayle discovered how much she could enjoy sex with another girl. After graduation, Gayle became a sex therapist but over time lost track of Jasmine. Gayle considered Mondays her “casual” night to relive the thrill of finding a stranger for sex. She frequent...