Everyone copes with mental anguish in different ways. Some create illusions, some are plagued by believable delusions. Sometimes pain is a monster waiting in the woods to cut your last thread of hope.
K.L. Burnham is the author of several novels, one published and many more to come. She resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her beagle, who is her constant companion and writing partner. Her debut novel, UNDYING VENGEANCE, the first of a Vampire trilogy is sure to please fans of Stephen King and Anne Rice. www.amazon.com/author/klburnham
I had already deduced the ending by the end of the 2nd or 3rd page, but it's an enjoyable 10 minute story. I do find it to be rather odd that a 2 year old kid knows how to properly say difficult words such as civilization and explain abstract concepts in the right context. Most tots that I know that age are very good at wanting to drink mommy milk, squeal for candy or in the very least, they are geniuses at running around in circles and playing with dirt. Jimmy seemed to act more like an 11 year old.
Jenny seems to be in a sort of time warp herself. Most parents would have social services arresting them if they left a 5 year old girl home alone and it's a bit hard to tell if Jenny is really 5 years old or her visions are so powerful that she has lost the concept of time. Otherwise it's a good short horror read.