Would anyone like to beta read a short story? (Patreon)

I haven't mentioned it in a while, but in case you didn't know: I'm a writer! Been writing since forever. Quite literally first grade. I've treated it as my main career ambition since 2009 and, despite mental health doing a massive number on my ability to do basically anything, that ambition never wavered. I've done a lot of writing over the years, but have only completed two novel length projects--a record I plan on improving next year.

Recently, I've been trying (and failing) to get a good start on my current project (the medieval fantasy mlm between a knight and the prince he guards). I've been going in circles for so long about the beginning, frustrated and unable to put words on a page, when this totally unrelated short story idea suddenly shot out of me. This is pretty wild since...well I don't write short stories? Never have? It was weird that I'd even gotten an idea for one, y'know? 

But here we are! I can finally share a piece of writing with you all that was written this decade! It's not queer, unfortunately, but I do need feedback in order to finish it, try for publication/contests, and move on to the main project. 

Any and all input will be greatly appreciated. You can leave a comment, send me a private message, or even comment on the document itself. Whatever you want. <3

This is a horror story in the sense that it features some graphic violence. If you're a horror/Hannibal fan, you'll be fine content-wise. But if the reason you've never gotten into horror is because it can get gross, please either proceed with caution or avoid entirely.

Other than that, this is all you need to know about the piece: A woman carrying two lanterns walks through her small town at night.

Read Lightbringer here.