We Used to Live Here

by Marcus Kliewer

“Imagine if several times a day, all at once, every single thing around you became impossible to ignore.”

noli oblivisci cuius domus sis.

Latin translation - don’t ever forget whose house you’re at

A sharp laugh escaped Eve’s mouth, but not a funny “ha-ha” laugh, more of a “reality is meaningless” cackle.

All seemed calm. Calm and quiet—both things that only served to heighten Eve’s anxiety. When things felt right, it only meant there was so much more that could go wrong.