Up the Basement Stairs

Charlotte is sick, but she doesn't see it. Not eating is her strength, and no one can take that away from her. She can't weigh less than 40 kilograms; otherwise, she'll be admitted to the hospital. If she falls just below the limit, she drinks two liters of water before her next appointment. Then, everything is fine again, and the doctor says so. But nothing has been fine since that night in December. Only the mirror tells the truth. "e;I stand in front of it, look at myself, and still don't see the bird girl. Feather-light is different, but I'm on the long, rocky road to get there..."e; To tell the truth, it's going to be a rocky road.