Jessica Lunn

“Uncaged” by Jessica Lunn

Submitted to Contest #197

Note: This story contains notions of addiction and sexual violence For nearly 20 years I solemnly perched on my twig-like swing, day after changeless day, singing melancholy melodies. My feathered bodice, once vibrant, shiny, and tamed, turned lackluster and disheveled at best. Long ago, I was a young, adventurous, and naive little hatchling. Nothing struck me as dangerous or frightening until a concealed felon decided to take advantage of my innocent undisturbed life. Little did I know that moment in time would etch away at my internal be...

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“"Me Too"” by Jessica Lunn

Submitted to Contest #190

This story mentions different types of abuse, self-harm, and speaks about mental health. “Speak now,” I thought to myself. I took in a deep breath and slowly exhaled, then opened my eyes. I was standing on a small stage with stage lights pointing down on me, encircling my being. My sweaty palms held a microphone. I looked around me, noticing “TEDx Talks” written on the wall to my side, and an audience glaring at me, waiting for me to get it together and start. “Umm hello everybody, welcome to my TED Talk. I appreciate you for coming in t...

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“A Child Lost” by Jessica Lunn

Submitted to Contest #186

Disclaimer: This story is based off a real event and personal experiences of a child drowning. Names have been removed, genders and ages have been changed, some events have been altered, and location has been left out in effort to maintain patient privacy.  Child found floating face down. Bath water still warm. Mother desperately crying while trying to save her child who’s dying. Twenty-nine, thirty, off the chest, deliver two breaths. Child’s older sibling stands back and watches as she, the witness, the discoverer, the one who wa...

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“A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Jessica Lunn

Submitted to Contest #180

It was approximately 9:00 pm when I finally pulled into my driveway after a long day of work and dinner with my coworkers. Today had been a good day. It was nice to go out and to top it off, my project that I had been working on for over five weeks was ready to present. I sat in the car for a few moments holding my keys in hand. As I was thinking about the day’s events, I gazed at the white rabbit’s foot my sister had given to me a few years ago. The keychain showed many signs of wear and tear, but I had always felt like it was my good luc...

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“Meetup at Pegasus” by Jessica Lunn

Meetup at Pegasus My alarm went off at 0300 am. Begrudgingly, I slowly crawled out of bed and quickly got ready before packing a few last-minute toiletries for my flight. Yet again, I was on my way to another treatment center for my eating disorder, anorexia. This time I would admit to the eating disorder unit at Pegasus Medical Center in New Jersey. This would be my first stay at this particular center. For a while I have felt like a dilapidated old boat trying to stay afloat in a raging ocean storm. I decided that it was now necessary fo...

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