Erased: Where The Mind Wanders, #1

By Josie Glynn

Introducing "Erased", a Science Fiction Short Story written by Josie Glynn

"Erased" is the first book in the "Where the Mind Wanders" Short Story series.

Jasmine's life is far from perfect: 18 and still living at home, judgemental parents, and an abusive boyfriend.
By unknown means, Jasmine finds herself in the past with a chance to change her future. Can she make it any better or will she only make it worse?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Josie Glynn
• Release date: Nov 25, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393567424

Book preview

I slam the door behind me resolutely. Though this room is technically under my parents’ roof, I still feel like it’s my own refuge from the world: The familiar walls covered with the faces of the silently accepting artists; the tangled bedspread with occasional streaks of smeared mascara; the chaotically organized books dotting almost every surface; the necessary piece of junk computer in the corner; and, of course, the ever-trustworthy storage box containing my innermost thoughts and feelings.

I step toward my bed and fling my shoes behind me, aiming to make sure they thud loudly on the door to emphasize my dissatisfaction. I allow my legs to collide with the edge of the bed and send my face flying directly into my pillow. I deliver some indirectly profane screams at my pillow before flipping over to face the cottage cheese ceiling. My hand already knows exactly where to go as I reach over and pull a plastic packet from my bedside drawer. I press on the designated pressure point and wait 30 seconds for the liquid to begin seeping to the corners before I lay the cooled packet gently on my throbbing eye.

The voices of my mother and father begin to seep into my thoughts. Maybe you could stay home and spend time with the family instead? You should be using that money to save for college. He’s allergic to nuts so I’d hate for him to have an allergic reaction. Remember how smart you are; you have so much to offer. Don’t let your potential go to waste. Just be safe. They