Her Favorite

This is a very short story that I submitted to a publication years ago. I think it’s about time you were able to read it here for free.

In the depths of darkness, where shadows offer sanctuary, one girl finds peace that the light never brings. She has always preferred the hidden corners of her world, where she can remain invisible, untouched by the harsh glare of reality. But in the light, she becomes vulnerable, exposed to the pain and torment that her captor inflicts upon her.

“Her Favorite” delves into a twisted relationship, where love and cruelty are intertwined in a disturbing dance. One endures the abuse, believing it to be an act of love, a necessary sacrifice to keep others safe from the other’s rage. Each bruise and scar tells a story of pain, yet also of a twisted form of salvation.

Jenny Leidecker masterfully explores the psychological impact of abuse and the haunting complexities of a bond forged in suffering. As this captive navigates her reality, oscillating between the darkness she craves and the brutal light that reveals her scars, readers are taken on a harrowing journey of resilience and the desperate search for love in the most unloving places.

Her Favorite is a gripping, poignant tale that challenges the boundaries of love and pain, leaving readers questioning the true nature of sacrifice and survival.