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A Character Conversation from “The Void” by Marta Moran Bishop

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“Helen, what happened to you? You are covered in bruises, and I can see bald spots on your scalp. What are you doing on the floor? What happened to your dress? Oh my God, Helen, your face—your lips are swollen.”

“Shush, speak quieter. Even though, our hut is on the outskirts of the village, you never know who might be listening,” Helen spoke in a hoarse whisper. “Please, Tori, bring me some water and a bit of bread. I am not well. I will tell you about it anon.”

Altori took the pot of water off the hook over the small fire, dipped a cloth into it and quietly walked to her sister. “Let me wash you first, Helen—at least your poor face.”

Helen only nodded. Unable to stand, she lay on the floor.

Altori placed a pillow under Helen’s head and carefully washed her face and hands. They were…

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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