Merritt Xavier
Bio
"A little space to be creative"-from Unsplash picture by Toa Heftiba
Stories (69/0)
I have no control
Unfortunately, I believe in the power of fear. I believe the prey feeds the predator in more ways than one and I refuse to remain the prey anymore. I and my co-worker plan to execute a robbery on our fellow establishment. Establishments in a franchise can have many bosses but they can only have one disgusting Dexter Lewish. His transfer following the recent complaints shows that he is considered to be one of the special ones that complete the trifecta of abuse and gets no consequence by the law, so we are enacting the consequences ourselves. With the help of Levi, we have access to his office above the supermarket floor and his schedule. Anais was able to get a position there and altered her appearance. Levi was one of the three people that worked closely with Dexter but he understood our plight. The silence after the anonymous profiles we created to tell his stories showed us that displaying his crooked ways in the business might make others care about justice a bit more. The following Tuesday at noon, we convened to steal his managerial past and present digital documents but Anais feared for her new position and reported it.
By Merritt Xavier11 months ago in Fiction
The Reduction-The strange man
I became worried about my safety but he said 'It's okay. Just be cautious, and Liam? Don't drink the water.' Puzzled and conflicted about this person and their message I hear the last call for my name. I head to the room for my check-up and I met the doctor. He begins the basics but stops, he says, 'You look dehydrated, you should have more water' with a cup from behind him. Despite my thirst, I reject the water. He said the nurse just brought it and poured it out of the refrigerated bottles but I remain firm.
By Merritt Xavier12 months ago in Fiction
The Reduction-The doctor
He proceeds with the check-up but asks how my day has been. I recount the events while excluding the strange man in the waiting room. He asks, 'I hope the wait was not too long. I know impatience can run some people mad'. I tell him despite my appointment, the wait has been acceptable. He tells me, 'Steer clear of unacceptable things like that dangerous bike path you ride on…but no broken bones today.' I leave my checkup with bandages and some pain medication but still, I see the strange man outside.
By Merritt Xavier12 months ago in Fiction
The Reduction-The worried man
'Hello, I didn't drink the water as you said.' 'Good' 'But how did you know he was going to tell me to drink water?' Seated outside the hospital he begins to tell me a lot. His name is Orson and he feels he's seeing things. He talks about the history of it and how he takes relaxant pills because of his heightened anxiety but is questioning everything. He narrates some of the dreams he's talking about but one of them sounds similar to the plot of a movie I've watched which I point out and he says, 'I know, I know, I narrate some of the dreams I have and people think I slept watching some movie or the other but this feels real with different named people. That's how I knew you and knew you shouldn't drink the water but I don't know what's happening to me'.
By Merritt Xavier12 months ago in Fiction
'Are you strong?'
'Are you strong?' I keep hearing her say it. She said she was asked in a supermarket but it disturbed her all day. She didn't understand why a simple question about carrying her items would pester her mind but I told her to drop it behind. The question haunted her dreams and eventually, there was more than it seems. Finally, she said she was asked 'Are you strong?' the same day she was asked 'Where do you belong?'.
By Merritt Xavier12 months ago in Fiction
The Reduction-The dosage
'I need to reduce my dosage. I think I'm overdoing it a bit. I'm starting to see things, places and people I don't know. I don't think it's from memory either, they feel real…just please, help me.'I heard the man at the counter plead repeatedly. I grew worried but maintained my space. I wondered what medicine had the side effect of hallucinations but I overlooked it. Still waiting for my appointment, I went to the restroom but on my way out I saw the man seated far away. I talked to ask if he was well but his shocked face seeing me made me uneasy.
By Merritt Xavier12 months ago in Fiction
"…because it's bothering me"
On my way to my date with Zahiry, I stop at the bank. I head to the ATM for some cash as well. Coming out of the bank, the cold snow air hits my face reminding me I left my coat in the car. I carefully walk swiftly for warmth and arrive at the café in 10 minutes. 'Hey Iry, I'm so sorry, so sorry', I said as I walked towards him seated at a table. 'It's okay, I'm just glad you're here now', he said. He said, 'You look great Cel, hope the drive wasn't too bad. It's getting crazy out there'. 'Aw, thank you! You look good too, I love this look. The drive was not as bad as it just got but at least I'm here', I said. We order some sandwiches and hot coffee for two. He asks, 'How's your day going?' I said, 'It's going well actually. Did lesser work today, so that's always a plus but I also went shopping for new sweaters and finally, I went to the bank. How's your's?'
By Merritt Xavier12 months ago in Fiction