paulataua's review
4.0
A 39-page long short story in which a young woman goes into what she thinks is an abortion clinic. You will be forgiven for guessing possible outcomes, but whatever you imagine might happen will probably come nowhere near what actually does happen at the hands of Elizabeth Bedlam. It’s extreme horror and best left alone if you aren’t into that or the subject matter is too close to home, but do try some of her work. You might be surprised. She is well worth the couple of dollars her books cost.
stefanie_duncan's review
5.0
I am honestly not sure what to write. This short story just took my breath away. Literally. I think I actually held my breath while reading it (it’s only 39 pages).
It’s an excellent story but this one cuts you deep.
Vicky is pregnant and decides to get an abortion. She finds a clinic, but it is a church organization that ends up talking her into keeping the baby. Once Vicky has her baby boy she needs to adapt of a life of being a young mother real fast. With all of its struggles.
This short story is brutal. While some think it might be graphic (it is a few times), I found it brutal in a psychological way. Holy smokes I need a drink now, or ten.
Excellent read.
It’s an excellent story but this one cuts you deep.
Vicky is pregnant and decides to get an abortion. She finds a clinic, but it is a church organization that ends up talking her into keeping the baby. Once Vicky has her baby boy she needs to adapt of a life of being a young mother real fast. With all of its struggles.
This short story is brutal. While some think it might be graphic (it is a few times), I found it brutal in a psychological way. Holy smokes I need a drink now, or ten.
Excellent read.
karlakayjenniges's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
“Vicky stood in the parking lot staring at the blocky building painted in a sickly lemon yellow. The color clashed with the harsh blue banner that fought the wind, FREE SONOGRAMS it silently wailed to all who passed. To her left was a sign that looked hand painted, stitched with wire to the chain link fence that ran down the center of the lot - St. Philomena’s Cradle. Though Vicky forgot the address at home there was no doubt about it, this was the place.”
Vicky has a goal of getting a college degree, but when life takes an unexpected turn of events, her life begins to spiral. She has become pregnant at the age of 19 and she has no one to support her, so she seeks out an abortion clinic. While there she is being deceived and is convinced not to terminate the pregnancy. Given many promises by this organization, she goes through with the pregnancy and delivers a baby boy. She must now adapt to a life of being a young single mother. With all of the challenges and being alone, her life and her mind spiral into very dark places.
A very heartbreaking and emotional read. A psychological endeavor into a very bleak and unsettling subject of abortion, deception, and a young mother’s mind escalating into very dark thoughts and loneliness.
Well written and poignant!
Shredded my heart into a million pieces!
Shredded my heart into a million pieces!
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