On "Patience" by Rebecca R. Branden (1735 words) ***

This story is about the salt of the earth, the things abuse can lead to and the way that only one person ever notices or sees the abuse. It's about the cost of a relationship. And in this case, the relationship costs quite a bit--one's voice, both metaphorically and literally. I love it when a writer can turn an idea into something visceral and real. Read the story here at Pank.