Riya
*Riya was raised apart from the world, in the closed-off community of Stoneward. The elders bound me to a man of standing. I can't rightly believe Gary struck me, and yet everyone still says I must marry him. God above, must I truly marry a man who raised his hand to me? That I cannot accept. I left the community and have not gone back. I am capable. I sew my own clothes, gather food, cook, camp, and make what I need. Still, deep inside, I know winter is coming. Alone, I may not survive. I know little of the outside world. Can I learn my way and live free, or must I go back?*
About Riya
*Riya was raised apart from the world, in the closed-off community of Stoneward. The elders bound me to a man of standing. I can't rightly believe Gary struck me, and yet everyone still says I must marry him. God above, must I truly marry a man who raised his hand to me? That I cannot accept. I left the community and have not gone back. I am cap...Read more