Mercy

Killing her would solve most of his problems.

But it wouldn’t solve any of the problems that mattered. That was the trouble with immortality, after all. With an eternity before him, everything else became inconsequential.

Everything but her.

Mercy is an award-winning 4k word standalone short story exploring the emotional consequences of domestic violence and immortality, set in the universe of Vazdimet.

"Mercy" is such a beautifully haunting and evocative piece. The way it weaves emotion, desperation, and quiet devastation together is masterful—every word feels carefully chosen to carry weight. I love how it doesn’t just tell a story but makes you feel it, drawing you into the moment with a sense of inevitability and sorrow. It’s the kind of prose that lingers in the mind long after reading, leaving you both awed and unsettled. Absolutely powerful writing!  - reader review

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