Baby Bird
At some point you have to learn how to fly.
A naive college freshman must work to bring her life back in order with the help of her family and friends after she suffers from a terrible traumatic event.
CONTENT WARNING: Baby Bird contains elements that readers might find disturbing. Discretion is recommended.
Chapters
Baby Bird – Act III
Return to the main page. Return to Act II. “Okay. You guys ready?” Mary-Ann and Rocko looked at each other. Rocko’s face was creased with nervousness, while Mary-Ann looked almost excited. They looked back. “Ready,” they said in unison. Melanie sighed. She looked down at the faux-wood gum-lined conference table in front of her, took…
Baby Bird – Act II
Return to the main page. Return to Act I. It was around noon the next morning when Melanie finally woke up. The first thing she noticed was that she was on her stomach now, her left cheek resting against her pillow, which had been moved into place. Her whole body felt sore, but in particular…
Baby Bird – Act I
Return to the main page. Melanie Emilia Shanahan, who preferred to be called Melanie (except by her best friends, who called her “Mel”), was a 19-year old girl with olive skin, oak-brown hair, and a pair of hazel eyes. She was slim and small and always active, but never any good at sports. There was…