“After Dobbs” by Alixa Brobbey

My friend stares directly at the sun, cups his cheeks with her palm—risking blister and burn. She is the picture of bliss. Rosy cheeks stark against white lace. They sway as one, slice through the cake with giddy imprecision. Her corset cinched so tight she kneels by the bleach bowl in prayer. She folds over, […] To access this post, you must purchase Subscription – Digital, , Subscription – Print + Digital, United States, Gift an Exponent II Magazine Subscription – Year-Long Gift Digital Only, or Gift an Exponent II Magazine Subscription – Automatic Annual Renewal Digital Only, .