Living with Hydra conveys true stories of patients who suffer from the autoimmune disease hidradenitis suppurativa; a rare and intrusive health condition that weakens the body and the mind. Commonly kept as a secret by the patient as it causes severe discomfort, pain, humiliation, self-esteem, and depression issues. This is a recollection of experiences, thoughts, and raw feelings, in hope of making awareness and breaking the stigma about this incurable disease.

Sometimes it’s not the dead who haunt us. Terrify us. Torment us. It’s the living.DanteI’ve been watching her for two years.Two years I’ve dominated this college, on and off the court, and she hasn’t looked my way once. But, tonight, it’s Halloween. And, tonight, she’s the one who’s getting haunted.Tonight, she’s going to find out that she’s mine.

‘The Darkness at Fall's Creek’ by K.V. RoseSometimes it’s not the dead who haunt us.Terrify us. Torment us.It’s the living.DanteI’ve been watching her for two years.Two years I’ve dominated this college, on and off the court, and she hasn’t looked my way once.But tonight it’s Halloween.And tonight, she’s the one who’s getting haunted.Tonight, she’s going to find out t...

KV Rose identifies the instances during her childhood that contributed to her low self-esteem and lack of self-love during her upbringing. She presents the incidents, recounts how she dealt with the situation, overcame the feelings of the lack of self-worth, and learned to love herself.

She is broken and empty. She dealt with physical and sexual abuse with slight emotional negligence. Those instances of trauma made her introverted, with low self-esteem, unconfident, and a binge eater who would always seek other people’s approval. Why? Because she is broken inside, she would have to seek a lifetime for the remedy which would lead to her recovery.

Remi Ocean is broken.With her oversized hoodies, orange hair, and that "go fuck yourself" smile, it's obvious. And I know why.It's my fault. It's our fault.If I could stay away from her, I would.I'd let that night go. Let her go. Let the charges and the dismissal and the justice she never got burn up into ash.But I can't.Someone needs me. And me? I need her.But the good girl is starting to go bad.I'm starting ...