Character Portrait—The Moment We Became Us
Character Portrait—The Moment We Became Us Liz Dykes June 14, 2026 Character Portrait Character Portrait The Moment We Became Us I see her walking toward me, back-lit—her image broken by the hand-bar that intersects the middle of the glass door. When our eyes lock, her face smiles tenderly and she is drawn to my side; […]
Character Portrait — A Partner in Chaos
Character Portrait — A Partner in Chaos Liz Dykes June 14, 2026 Character Portrait Character Portrait A Partner in Chaos The temporary Brother His blond hair, fair skin and blue eyes mirrored my own. The cleft of our chins connected us to our common foe. The outdoor world our stage; our bond was our refuge […]
Character Portrait — A Sister Unarmored
Character Portrait — A Sister Unarmored Liz December 15, 2025 Character Portrait Character Portrait Mary Alice, A Sister Unarmored She Fought in Life and in Dying. She carried hurt like a concealed weapon — hidden, but ready. Experience built her spine into defense, always braced for the next blow. Lonely, yet choosing aloneness, shielding her uncertainties […]
Character Portrait — A Man Made of Fear
Character Portrait — A Man Made of Fear Liz December 15, 2025 Character Portrait Character Portrait A Man Made of Fear Daniel, Bigger Than Men, Not Bigger Than Death His huge frame moved with arrogant swagger — as if the world were his alone. His chiseled face and cold, hard stare carried the promise of […]