by Jessica Scott | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 13 Beth I want this. I don’t know how to say the words, so I hope in some weird way that Noah is a mind reader. I tell him about the carrel, and the way his eyes darken makes my skin tighten and burn. He understands what I’ve...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
BEFORE I FALL CHAPTER 12 Beth The sun is already up when I finally slide out of bed. It was a long night. I’m not sure why I called Noah last night, but I’m glad I did. I try to picture him dancing on top of a shipping container and can’t...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
BEFORE I FALL CHAPTER 11 BethI’m trying not to cry. I’m so angry I could scream, but there is little that moves an already unsympathetic nurse like calling her names for something that is completely not her...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 10 Beth He leaves me at the same address as before. I’m not ready to show him the full reality of my life. Maybe that makes me a coward, but I’m enjoying the fantasy I’m building around Noah. That maybe...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 9 Beth “I have to take my dad to the hospital.” There’s no point in lying to him. He’s caught me staring at my watch. I could make something up about a nervous habit but I’m not that quick...
by Jessica Scott | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
BOOK OF THE MONTH: BEFORE I FALL: CHAPTER 8 Beth I won’t say that kissing Noah is a mistake. It is a breath of something beautiful in the dark fatigue of my life. I love the feel of his mouth on mine, his taste. He’s spicy, like cinnamon mixed with...
