The Harsh Writer

Justine, Pt8.

Justine receives an impactful lesson in pragmatic philosophy, delivered by Mme Creux.

Posted on August 3, 2024

Simply, stop trying to be your hero, stop thinking about the possibility of it, even. That's all it takes. Step in to your reality; that you are not required to be a hero, not capable of it; that you can relax into the role you were born to— that of an extra— a walk-on part— a plot device in the story of others, who are real heroes. Everything will be simpler, I promise you. [Read More]

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes; 2300 words.

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Justine, Pt7.

Deeply disturbed by Chanxin's abuses, Justine knows she must do something— but finds herself frightened and weak, and with conflicting thoughts.

Posted on July 16, 2024

She would ask for a meeting with Mme. Danika at the earliest moment. Mme. Danika would make things right. If Sir Stephen was the head and the captain of the group, she was the backbone. If Mme. Danika would listen to her, she would be safe. She would go to her, as soon as possible, and say that she had decided, for personal reasons, that she needed to go home. [Read More]

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes; 3700 words.

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Justine, Pt6.

The second incident takes Justine by surprise and overwhelms her…

Posted on July 13, 2024

Oh dear, silly girl. You have ruined the rug, and wasted my rather expensive and very hard to get nail varnish. Now, you have to decide something. Do you want me to punish you, in which case I will take all responsibility, or do you want me to call Mme. Creux and tell her of your several failings? [Read More]

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes; 3800 words.

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